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How to get fromLake Forest to Lake Forestby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Forest to Lake Forest by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)plane plane ORD - SNA
    7h 33m
    $238–482

  2. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane MDW - LGB
    11h 2m
    $115–456

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    45h 57m
    $715–1,519

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus bus
    2d 4h
    $353–667

  5. Drive 2,012.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Lake Forestcar car 2,012.8 mi
    32h 3m
    $368–531

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane MDW - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    10h 14m
    $148–704

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane ORD - LAX
    3. Take the train from Los Angeles to Irvinetrain train
    10h 13m
    $149–435

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    10h 29m
    $225–871

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    3. Take the train from San Diego to Irvinetrain train
    10h 32m
    $186–722

Lake Forest to Lake Forest by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration45h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$715Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,773.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 33m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Irvine via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 45h 57m.

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