There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Illinois State University by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 27m$43–94Drive 154 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lake Forest to Illinois State Universitycar 154 mi
2h 46m$29–41Line 213 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Avebus 213
- Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus 250
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus
6h 18m$52–72Train, bus
- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 29m$38–69
Lake Forest to Illinois State University by train, bus, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Illinois State University is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Illinois State University is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $28 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest station to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Watterson Commons via Davis CTA Station and Multi-Modal Facility. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Illinois State University. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest. and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Illinois State University is 155 miles. The road distance is 154.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Illinois State University without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $95.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Lake Forest to Illinois State University, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Highland Park Metra Station.
Lake Forest to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Illinois State University is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs $40 - $95. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Illinois State University, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Illinois State University via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Bloomington-Normal in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Illinois State University via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Church St & Benson Ave, Davis CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 9, Multi-Modal Facility, and Watterson Commons in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Church St & Benson Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Davis CTA Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Illinois State University bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Church St & Benson Ave station.
Lake Forest to Illinois State University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Illinois State University is 155 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Lake Forest to Illinois State University.
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