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How to get fromLake Forest to Buffalo Groveby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 234 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Des Plainestrain train
    3. Take the bus from Miner St & Pearson St to Buffalo Grove/Dundeebus bus 234
    3h 20m
    $8–11

  2. Drive 13.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Buffalo Grovecar car 13.2 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Line 213 bus, bus, line 234 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Avebus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the bus from River Rd & Miner St to Buffalo Grove/Dundeebus bus 234
    3h 42m
    $9–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Buffalo Grovetaxi taxi 13.2 mi
    22 min
    $40–50

Lake Forest to Buffalo Grove by train and bus

Calendar90Weekly Services
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 51.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 20m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Buffalo Grove/Dundee via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Church St & Benson Ave, Davis CTA Station, Des Plaines Metra Station, and River Rd & Miner St in around 3h 42m.

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