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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Lake Forest by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 16m
    $64–373

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    10h 20m
    $70–132

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    11h 1m
    $140–281

  4. Drive 376.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Lake Forestcar car 376.3 mi
    6h 36m
    $69–100

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 21m
    $228–464

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 13m
    $612–1,022

  7. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    11h 33m
    $68–115

Minneapolis to Lake Forest by bus, subway, and train (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 395.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago twice daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Lake Forest. via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 1m.

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