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How to get fromMichigan to Lake Forestby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Lake Forest by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    3h 52m
    $65–334

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 24m
    $45–306

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    8h 11m
    $99–194

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    8h 24m
    $52–92

  5. Drive 312.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lake Forestcar car 312.6 mi
    5h 19m
    $57–83

  6. Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    4h 7m
    $76–293

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 34m
    $138–664

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus bus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 15m
    $56–355

  9. Bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 4m
    $104–152

Michigan to Lake Forest by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Michigan to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 222 mi
  • Duration: 3h 52m

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

You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Lake Forest. via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Station once a week. Tickets cost $95–140 and the journey takes 5h 27m.

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