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How to get fromLake Forest to Grinnellby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Grinnell by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    7h 56m
    $57–106

  2. Train, bus via Iowa City

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Grinnellbus bus
    8h 41m
    $48–93

  3. Drive 285.9 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Grinnellcar car 285.9 mi
    5h 13m
    $53–76

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane ORD - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    7h 29m
    $148–729

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Grinnellbus bus Greyhound US0155S
    9h 36m
    $53–94

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MDW - DSM
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Grinnellbus bus
    7h 28m
    $167–888

Lake Forest to Grinnell by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 318.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Grinnell. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago Bus Station, take the bus to Grinnell, then take the taxi to Grinnell. Alternatively, you can drive from Lake Forest to Grinnell in around 5h 13m.

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