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How to get fromLake Forest to Northbrookby train, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Lake Forest to Northbrook by train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, line 213 bus, line 422 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Highland Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Northbrook Courtbus bus 213 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Northbrook Court to Shermer Waltersbus bus 422
    1h 54m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 11.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Northbrookcar car 11.5 mi
    19 min
    $3

  3. Train, line 471 bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Highland Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Robert York Ave & Deerfield Rdbus bus 471
    3. Take the train from Deerfield to Northbrooktrain train
    2h 2m
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Northbrooktaxi taxi 11.5 mi
    19 min
    $35–45

Lake Forest to Northbrook by train and bus

Calendar80Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.5 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Northbrook. However, you can take the train to Highland Park, walk to Highland Park Metra Station, take the line 213 bus to Northbrook Court, then take the line 422 bus to Shermer Walters. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Northbrook via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Robert York Ave & Deerfield Rd, and Deerfield in around 2h 2m.

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