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How to get fromOak Lawn to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Sws
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 14m
    $9–11

  2. Drive 41 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Oak Lawn to Lake Forestcar car 41 mi
    1h 1m
    $8–11

  3. Line 29 bus, line 147 bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & Van Burenbus bus 29
    2. Take the bus from State & Van Buren to Rogers & Paulinabus bus 147
    3. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    4h 54m
    $10–14

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Oak Lawn to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 41 mi
    1h 1m
    $110–130

Oak Lawn to Lake Forest by train and foot

Calendar75Weekly Services
Duration2h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Oak Lawn to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 43 mi
  • Duration: 2h 14m

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

You can take a train from Oak Lawn Patriot to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 95th St & Central Ave to Lake Forest. via 95th/Dan Ryan CTA Station Bay A, 95th Red Line Station, State & Van Buren, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 4h 54m.

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