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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lake Forest to Mettawa 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
    6h 37m
    $233–475

  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
    10h 3m
    $158–756

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lake Foresttrain train Md-N
    45h 57m
    $723–1,531

  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 6h
    $370–717

  5. Drive 2,008 mi

    1. Drive from Lake Forest to Mettawacar car 2,008 mi
    31h 55m
    $367–530

  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
    9h 15m
    $206–431

Lake Forest to Mettawa by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket$370Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,764.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

What companies run services between Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA and Mettawa, 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 Mettawa via Fullerton Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Lake Forest in around 45h 57m.

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