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How to get fromLake Forest to Milwaukeeby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Milwaukee by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Waukegantrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus Milwaukee
    3h 2m
    $40–137

  2. Drive 58.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Milwaukeecar car 58.8 mi
    1h 6m
    $11–16

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    3h 39m
    $35–69

  4. Train, bus via Kenosha

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Kenoshatrain train Up-N
    2. Take the bus from Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Street to Michigan and Milwaukeebus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    3h 4m
    $13–23

Lake Forest to Milwaukee by train and bus

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.3 mi
  • Duration: 3h 2m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Milwaukee, WI, USA?

You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Milwaukee via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 39m.

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