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

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Downtown 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 18m
    $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 & Washingtonbus bus 147
    2h 59m
    $8–11

  3. Drive 31.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Downtown Chicagocar car 31.5 mi
    39 min
    $6–9

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Downtown Chicagotaxi taxi 31.5 mi
    39 min
    $85–110

Lake Forest to Downtown Chicago by train and foot

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 29.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 18m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Downtown 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 Harrison & Jefferson via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, and Michigan & Washington in around 2h 59m.

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