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How to get fromLake Forest to Round Lakeby train, bus, taxi, or car

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

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  1. Train, line 572 bus, line 570 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Waukegantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Waukegan Metra Station to College of Lake Countybus bus 572
    3. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Railroad/Cedar Lakebus bus 570
    2h 42m
    $7–8

  2. Drive 16.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Round Lakecar car 16.8 mi
    26 min
    $4–5

  3. Line 471 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Robert York Ave & Deerfield Rdbus bus 471
    2. Take the train from Deerfield to Round Laketrain train Md-N
    2h 48m
    $8–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Lake Forest to Round Laketaxi taxi 16.8 mi
    26 min
    $45–55

  5. Train, line 565 bus, line 570 bus

    1. Take the train from Lake Forest. to Waukegantrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sheridan Rd & Washington St to College of Lake Countybus bus 565
    3. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Railroad/Cedar Lakebus bus 570
    2h 57m
    $7–8

Lake Forest to Round Lake by train and bus

Calendar81Weekly Services
Duration2h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 24.2 mi
  • Duration: 2h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Forest to Round Lake. However, you can take the train to Waukegan, walk to Waukegan Metra Station, take the line 572 bus to College of Lake County, then take the line 570 bus to Railroad/Cedar Lake. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lake Forest. to Round Lake via Highland Park, Highland Park Metra Station, Robert York Ave & Deerfield Rd, and Deerfield in around 2h 48m.

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