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How to get fromHinsdale to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Hinsdale to Lake Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hinsdale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 21m
    $9–11

  2. Drive 38.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Hinsdale to Lake Forestcar car 38.1 mi
    47 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 330 bus, bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare MMF Bay 9 to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 250
    3. Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    4h 16m
    $11–17

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Hinsdale to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 38.1 mi
    47 min
    $100–130

Hinsdale to Lake Forest by train and foot

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Hinsdale to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 45.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

What companies run services between Hinsdale, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Hinsdale to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Hinsdale to Lake Forest. via LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Davis CTA Station, Davis St & Benson Ave, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 4h 16m.

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