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How to get fromLake Forest to Chicagoby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    1h 6m
    $5–6

  2. Line 213 bus, line 147 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wellsbus bus 147
    2h 46m
    $8–11

  3. Drive 32.3 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Chicagocar car 32.3 mi
    40 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Chicagotaxi taxi 32.3 mi
    40 min
    $85–110

Lake Forest to Chicago by train

Calendar160Weekly Trains
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 28.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 6m

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

Metra operates a train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Michigan & Van Buren/Ida B. Wells via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 46m.

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