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

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

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  1. Line 422 bus, line 213 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Northbrook Courtbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Northbrook Court to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213 / ...
    3. Take the train from Highland Park to Lake Forest.train train
    1h 28m
    $6–7

  2. Drive 11.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Northbrook to Lake Forestcar car 11.4 mi
    18 min
    $3

  3. Train, line 471 bus

    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Deerfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Robert York Ave & Deerfield Rd to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 471
    3. Take the train from Highland Park to Lake Forest.train train
    2h
    $7–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 11.4 mi
    18 min
    $35–45

Northbrook to Lake Forest by bus and train

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 13.4 mi
  • Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Northbrook to Lake Forest. However, you can take the line 422 bus to Northbrook Court, take the line 213 bus to Highland Park Metra Station, walk to Highland Park, then take the train to Lake Forest.. Alternatively, you can take a train from Northbrook to Lake Forest. via Deerfield, Robert York Ave & Deerfield Rd, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 2h.

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