There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain Up-N
1h 6m$5–6Line 213 bus, line 147 bus
- Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus 213
- Take the bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Eriebus 147
2h 33m$8–11Drive 31.7 mi
- Drive from Lake Forest to Magnificent Milecar 31.7 mi
38 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Magnificent Miletaxi 31.7 mi
38 min$85–110
Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile is to train which costs $5 - $6 and takes 1h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile is to drive which takes 38 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest station to Magnificent Mile. However, there are services departing from Highland Park Metra Station and arriving at Michigan & Erie via Paulina & Howard Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lake Forest. and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 6m.
The distance between Lake Forest and Magnificent Mile is 29 miles. The road distance is 31.9 miles.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile without a car is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $6.
The train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC takes 1h 6m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Highland Park Metra Station.
Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
The best way to get from Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile is to train which takes 1h 6m and costs $5 - $6. Alternatively, you can line 213 bus and line 147 bus, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 2h 33m.
What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Magnificent Mile, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $5–6 and the journey takes 1h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Michigan & Erie via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, and Paulina & Howard Terminal in around 2h 33m.
- 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
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan & Erie
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $85–110
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.
Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile is 32 miles. It takes approximately 38 min to drive from Lake Forest to Magnificent Mile.
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