What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and Lake Bluff?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare station to Lake Bluff station. However, there are services departing from Cumberland CTA Station and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.

Is there a direct train between O'Hare and Lake Bluff?

No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Lake Bluff. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Lake Bluff via Irving Park and Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 24m.

How far is it from O'Hare to Lake Bluff?

The distance between O'Hare and Lake Bluff is 38 miles. The road distance is 27.9 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Lake Bluff without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $6 - $12.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff?

It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Lake Bluff bus from?

O'Hare to Lake Bluff bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Cumberland CTA Station.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Lake Bluff train from?

O'Hare to Lake Bluff train services, operated by Metra, depart from Clybourn station.

Train or bus from O'Hare to Lake Bluff?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs $6 - $12. Alternatively, you can line 290 bus and line 213 bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 3h 1m.

Where does the O'Hare to Lake Bluff bus arrive?

O'Hare to Lake Bluff bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Howard CTA Station.

Where does the O'Hare to Lake Bluff train arrive?

O'Hare to Lake Bluff train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Lake Bluff station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Lake Bluff?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Lake Bluff is 28 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from O'Hare to Lake Bluff.

Where can I stay near Lake Bluff?

There are 158+ hotels available in Lake Bluff.

O'Hare to Lake Bluff - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, line 81 bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to Lake Bluff by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Blufftrain Up-N
2h 24m
$6–12
Bus, line 81 bus, train
1. Take the bus from East River Rd & Berwyn to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus 81W
2. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Lawrence & Ravenswoodbus 81
3. Take the train from Ravenswood to Lake Blufftrain
2h 27m
$6–8
Drive 27.7 mi
1. Drive from O'Hare to Lake Bluffcar 27.7 mi
35 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from O'Hare to Lake Blufftaxi 27.7 mi
35 min
$80–100
Line 290 bus, line 213 bus
1. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Howard CTA Stationbus 290
2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
3h 1m
$6–10

O'Hare to Lake Bluff by subway and train

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2h 24mAverage Duration

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Distance: 37.7 mi
Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Lake Bluff, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Clybourn to Lake Bluff hourly. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 59 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Lake Bluff via Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 3h 1m.

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