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

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There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Lake Forest by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 37m
    $83–442

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 2m
    $72–383

  3. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    11h 50m
    $224–459

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    13h 25m
    $89–170

  5. Drive 557.9 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Lake Forestcar car 557.9 mi
    9h 20m
    $102–148

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MEM - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    8h 53m
    $131–671

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    16h 2m
    $129–200

Memphis to Lake Forest by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 534 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

What companies run services between Memphis, TN, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Memphis to Lake Forest. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Memphis International Airport, walk to Memphis (MEM) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Lake Forest.. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Memphis to Lake Forest. via Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Anna - Shell, Carbondale, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 50m.

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