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How to get fromLouisville to Lake Forestby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Louisville to Lake Forest by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    7h 52m
    $58–66

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 36m
    $53–315

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    10h 6m
    $91–183

  4. Drive 325.9 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lake Forestcar car 325.9 mi
    5h 41m
    $60–86

  5. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 10m
    $59–364

  6. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    9h 14m
    $58–108

  7. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 35m
    $79–421

  8. Bus to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY Bus Station to Cincinnati - Downtownbus bus
    2. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    7h 19m
    $169–416

Louisville to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration7h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Louisville to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 328.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Louisville to Lake Forest. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Lake Forest.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Lake Forest. via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 6m.

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