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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Grayslake by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 471 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Highland Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Robert York Ave & Deerfield Rdbus bus 471
    3. Take the train from Deerfield to Grayslaketrain train
    2h 30m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 14.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Grayslakecar car 14.4 mi
    22 min
    $3–4

  3. Train, line 572 bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to College of Lake Countybus bus 572
    2h 31m
    $7–8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Grayslaketaxi taxi 14.4 mi
    22 min
    $40–50

  5. Train, line 565 bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to College of Lake Countybus bus 565
    2h 46m
    $7–8

Lake Forest to Grayslake by train and bus

Calendar60Weekly Services
Duration2h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 26.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 30m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Grayslake. However, you can take the train to Highland Park, walk to Highland Park Metra Station, take the line 471 bus to Robert York Ave & Deerfield Rd, walk to Deerfield, then take the train to Grayslake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Center/Slusser via Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and College of Lake County in around 2h 31m.

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