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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Chicago by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak, Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or train

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SNA - ORD
    5h 13m
    $231–471

  2. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Irvine to Los Angelestrain train
    2. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LAX - MDW
    7h 35m
    $154–597

  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
    44h 16m
    $709–1,513

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2d 2h
    $352–654

  5. Drive 2,012.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Chicagocar car 2,012.1 mi
    31h 36m
    $368–531

  6. Train to Los Angeles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

    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
    7h 51m
    $234–427

Lake Forest to Chicago by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration44h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$709Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,751.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Chicago, 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 Chicago Union Station via Riverside in around 44h 16m.

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