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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    3h 3m
    $10–13

  2. Drive 34.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Elgincar car 34.4 mi
    50 min
    $7–10

  3. Line 423 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Elm / Winnetka Metra Station to Harlem Blue Linebus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus 603
    3h 36m
    $10–18

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Elgintaxi taxi 34.4 mi
    50 min
    $110–130

Lake Forest to Elgin by train and foot

Calendar131Weekly Services
Duration3h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Forest to Elgin.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 65.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 3m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 via Winnetka, Elm / Winnetka Metra Station, Harlem Blue Line, Harlem-O'Hare, Rosemont, and Rosemont CTA Station in around 3h 36m.

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