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How to get fromNiles to Lake Forestby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Niles to Lake Forest by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 423 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Harlem / Oakton to Elm / Green Baybus bus 423
    2. Take the train from Winnetka to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    1h 37m
    $5–8

  2. Drive 18.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niles to Lake Forestcar car 18.7 mi
    28 min
    $4–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Park Ridge to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 29m
    $6–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Niles to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 18.7 mi
    28 min
    $55–70

Niles to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar100Weekly Services
Duration1h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 23.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 37m

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

You can take a bus from Touhy Ave & Harlem Ave to Lake Forest. via Park Ridge Metra, Park Ridge, and Clybourn in around 2h 29m.

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