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How to get fromKansas City to Lake Forestby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Lake Forest by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 43m
    $77–441

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    9h 33m
    $147–295

  3. Drive 523 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Lake Forestcar car 523 mi
    9h 11m
    $96–138

  4. Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 5m
    $356–762

  5. Fly Kansas City to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    7h 4m
    $120–670

  6. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 36m
    $79–325

Kansas City to Lake Forest by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$147Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 467.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 33m.

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