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How to get fromLake Forest to Indianapolisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or subway

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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 Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 21m
    $35–64

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    7h 4m
    $68–139

  3. Drive 210.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Indianapoliscar car 210.5 mi
    3h 50m
    $39–56

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

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    5h 13m
    $430–1,114

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    6h 1m
    $37–59

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

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    5h 10m
    $74–503

Lake Forest to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 209 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 4m.

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