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How to get fromPark Ridge to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Park Ridge to Lake Forest by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    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
    1h 48m
    $5–7

  2. Drive 19.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Park Ridge to Lake Forestcar car 19.5 mi
    32 min
    $4–6

  3. Line 81 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Lawrence & Ravenswoodbus bus 81
    2. Take the train from Ravenswood to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 18m
    $6–8

  4. Line 290 bus, line 213 bus

    1. Take the bus from Park Ridge Metra to Howard CTA Stationbus bus 290
    2. Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus bus 213
    2h 47m
    $6–9

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Park Ridge to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 19.5 mi
    32 min
    $60–75

Park Ridge to Lake Forest by train

Calendar150Weekly Trains
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$5Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 36.1 mi
  • Duration: 1h 48m

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

You can take a train from Park Ridge to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 1h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Ridge Metra to Lake Forest. via Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 2h 47m.

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