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How to get fromMadison to Lake Forestby bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus via Milwaukee

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus Madison
    2. Take the bus from Water & Chicago - Circle K to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    5h 17m
    $51–161

  2. Drive 115.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Lake Forestcar car 115.2 mi
    2h 26m
    $21–31

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 50m
    $47–92

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 12m
    $48–314

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    5h 24m
    $33–64

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    6h 29m
    $35–59

Madison to Lake Forest by bus, train, and foot

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Lake Forest. via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Water & Chicago - Circle K, Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, 2107 Belvidere Rd, Sheridan Rd & Washington St, and Waukegan in around 5h 17m.

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