There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Jacksonville by train, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), or car
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Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain
- Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane MDW - JAX
6h 52m$118–614Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
- Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonvillebus FlixBus N2434 / ...
27h 39m$163–331Train
- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain Floridian
37h 52m$499–1,112Drive 1,009.1 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Jacksonvillecar 1,009.1 mi
19h 12m$185–266Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Jacksonville (JAX)plane ORD - JAX
6h 59m$189–515
Lake Forest to Jacksonville by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Jacksonville is to train and fly which costs $180 - $550 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Jacksonville is to train and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs $110 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest station to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Jacksonville via Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Chicago Bus Station and Atlanta Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Jacksonville. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest. and arriving at Jacksonville via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 52m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Jacksonville is 914 miles. The road distance is 1015 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Jacksonville without a car is to bus which takes 27h 39m and costs $160 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Lake Forest to Jacksonville, including transfers.
Lake Forest to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Lake Forest to Jacksonville train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Jacksonville is to bus which takes 27h 39m and costs $160 - $340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $490 - $1,200 and takes 37h 52m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Jacksonville, FL, USA?
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Jacksonville via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Michigan & Washington, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Atlanta Bus Station in around 27h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Jefferson St + Beaver St via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Jacksonville, and Amtrak Station in around 37h 52m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–460
- Website
- flyfrontier.com
Flights from Chicago Midway International Airport to Jacksonville via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–600
- 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
Train from Lake Forest. to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $490–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $100–210
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–110
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Jacksonville
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $60–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Jacksonville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Atlanta Bus Station.
Jacksonville is 1h ahead of Lake Forest. It is currently 3:39 PM in Lake Forest and 4:39 PM in Jacksonville.
Lake Forest to Jacksonville train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Jacksonville is 1015 miles. It takes approximately 19h 12m to drive from Lake Forest to Jacksonville.
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