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How to get fromLake Forest to Buffalo Groveby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Lake Forest to Buffalo Grove by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County

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    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    6h 11m
    $234–475

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAX - ORD
    8h 49m
    $206–431

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Irvine to Riverside - Downtowntrain train IE-OC Line
    2. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    47h 6m
    $718–1,524

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Irvine to Los Angelesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus
    2d 5h
    $387–741

  5. Drive 2,000.5 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Buffalo Grovecar car 2,000.5 mi
    31h 43m
    $366–528

Lake Forest to Buffalo Grove by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration47h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$718Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,759.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA?

American Airlines and United Airlines fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Irvine to Buffalo Grove/Dundee via Riverside, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Des Plaines, and Miner St & Pearson St in around 47h 6m.

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