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How to get fromLake Forest to Hoffman Estatesby train, bus, car, taxi, or subway

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

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  1. Train, line 208 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Cumberlandtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland Metra to Perimeter Dr & West Drbus bus 208
    2h 38m
    $7–11

  2. Drive 25.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Hoffman Estatescar car 25.9 mi
    40 min
    $5–7

  3. Line 213 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Avebus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Perimeter Dr & West Drbus bus 208
    3h 22m
    $7–12

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Hoffman Estatestaxi taxi 25.9 mi
    40 min
    $80–100

  5. Subway, bus

    1. Take the subway from Main to Davissubway subway Purple Line
    2. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Perimeter Dr & West Drbus bus 208
    4h 20m
    $8–14

Lake Forest to Hoffman Estates by train and bus

Calendar160Weekly Services
Duration2h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Lake Forest to Hoffman Estates.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 48.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Perimeter Dr & West Dr via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Church St & Benson Ave, and Davis CTA Station in around 3h 22m.

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