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How to get fromLake Forest to O'Hareby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to O'Hare by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Clybourntrain train Up-N
    1h 50m
    $8–12

  2. Drive 25.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to O'Harecar car 25.3 mi
    31 min
    $5–7

  3. Train, line 81 bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Ravenswoodtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lawrence & Ravenswood to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 81
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to East River Rd & Berwynbus bus 81W
    2h 5m
    $8

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to O'Haretaxi taxi 25.3 mi
    31 min
    $75–95

  5. Line 213 bus, line 290 bus

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Cumberland Ave & Cumberland CTA Entrancebus bus 290
    2h 48m
    $6–9

Lake Forest to O'Hare by train and subway

Calendar150Weekly Services
Duration1h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, IL, USA and O'Hare, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Lake Forest. to Clybourn hourly. Tickets cost $4–6 and the journey takes 55 min. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Cumberland Ave & Cumberland CTA Entrance via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, and Howard CTA Station in around 2h 48m.

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