There are 4 ways to get from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Mt. Prospect to Clybourntrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train Up-N
2h 2m$5–8Drive 19.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Mount Prospect to Lake Forestcar 19.8 mi
28 min$4–6Line 208 bus, line 213 bus
- Take the bus from State St & Cornell Ave to Davis CTA Stationbus 208
- Take the bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
3h 4m$7–11Taxi
- Take the taxi from Mount Prospect to Lake Foresttaxi 19.8 mi
28 min$60–75
Mount Prospect to Lake Forest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $3 - $6 and takes 28 min.
The fastest way to get from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 28 min and costs $3 - $6.
No, there is no direct bus from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest station. However, there are services departing from State St & Cornell Ave and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Davis St & Benson Ave. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Mt. Prospect and arriving at Lake Forest. via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 2m.
The distance between Mount Prospect and Lake Forest is 43 miles. The road distance is 19.9 miles.
The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $5 - $8.
It takes approximately 2h 2m to get from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Mount Prospect to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from State St & Cornell Ave station.
Mount Prospect to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Mt. Prospect station.
The best way to get from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest is to train which takes 2h 2m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 208 bus and line 213 bus, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Mount Prospect, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Mt. Prospect to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 2h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St & Cornell Ave to Lake Forest. via Davis CTA Station, Davis St & Benson Ave, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 3h 4m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Mt. Prospect to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–5
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $4–5
Train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $1–3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from State St & Cornell Ave to Davis CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Davis St & Benson Ave to Highland Park Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
303 Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847-303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Executive Taxi
- Phone
- +1 217-637-8808
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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More Questions & Answers
Mount Prospect to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Davis CTA Station.
Mount Prospect to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mount Prospect to Lake Forest is 20 miles. It takes approximately 28 min to drive from Mount Prospect to Lake Forest.
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