There are 4 ways to get from O'Hare to Fox Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Edgebrook to Fox Laketrain Md-N
2h 47m$10–15Bus, line 550 bus, line 806 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 550
- Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Route 12/Grandbus 806
3h 47m$5–7Drive 37 mi
- Drive from O'Hare to Fox Lakecar 37 mi
53 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from O'Hare to Fox Laketaxi 37 mi
53 min$100–130
O'Hare to Fox Lake by subway, bus, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Fox Lake is to bus and line 550 bus and line 806 bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 47m.
The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Fox Lake is to drive which takes 53 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare station to Fox Lake. However, there are services departing from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and arriving at Route 12/Grand via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Fox Lake. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Fox Lake via Edgebrook. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
The distance between O'Hare and Fox Lake is 45 miles. The road distance is 37.3 miles.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Fox Lake without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $10 - $15.
It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from O'Hare to Fox Lake, including transfers.
O'Hare to Fox Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.
O'Hare to Fox Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Edgebrook station.
The best way to get from O'Hare to Fox Lake is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $10 - $15. Alternatively, you can bus and line 550 bus and line 806 bus, which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Fox Lake, IL, USA?
Metra operates a train from Edgebrook to Fox Lake every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Route 12/Grand via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 3h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Edgebrook to Fox Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Crystal Lake Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Route 12/Grand
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Norshore Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 864 7500
- Website
- norshorecab.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847 673 1000
- Website
- americantaxi.com
Chicago Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847 297 5556
- Website
- chicagocabservice.com
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling around the UAE, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
O'Hare to Fox Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
O'Hare to Fox Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Fox Lake station.
Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Fox Lake is 37 miles. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from O'Hare to Fox Lake.
There are 151+ hotels available in Fox Lake.


