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How to get fromLake Forest to Fort Wayneby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Fort Wayne by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Fort Wayne, INbus bus Chicago
    7h 9m
    $26–66

  2. Train, bus via Elkhart

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Goshen, IN to Fort Wayne, INbus bus
    8h 32m
    $46–122

  3. Drive 188.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Fort Waynecar car 188.1 mi
    3h 53m
    $35–50

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA)plane plane ORD - FWA
    4h 31m
    $78–327

Lake Forest to Fort Wayne by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 202.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Fort Wayne, IN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Fort Wayne. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago, take the bus to Fort Wayne, IN, walk to Central Station - Bay A, then take the line 8 bus to Coldwater at Northeast. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Glenbrook Square via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Elkhart Amtrak Station, Elkhart Transit Center, Walmart Goshen, Goshen, IN, Fort Wayne, IN, and Central Station - Bay A in around 8h 32m.

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