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There are 9 ways to get from Ithaca to Lake Forest by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    7h 12m
    $127–538

  2. Bus to Syracuse Hancock International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Syracuse Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SYR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    8h 17m
    $94–476

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus 246
    2. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    16h 25m
    $219–453

  4. Bus, train via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    18h 20m
    $117–266

  5. Drive 688.3 mi

    1. Drive from Ithaca to Lake Forestcar car 688.3 mi
    12h 19m
    $126–182

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Rochester, Nybus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    7h 36m
    $111–469

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    8h 27m
    $195–472

  8. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    8h 44m
    $204–403

  9. Bus to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ithaca to Scrantonbus bus
    2. Fly from Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AVP - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    8h 40m
    $133–486

Ithaca to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration16h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$219Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 658.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Ithaca to Lake Forest. However, you can take the bus to Rochester, Ny, take the taxi to Rochester (ROC) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Lake Forest.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ithaca to Lake Forest. via Rochester, Ny, Rochester, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 16h 25m.

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