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How to get fromPhoenix to Lake Forestby plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Phoenix to Lake Forest by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 52m
    $127–241

  2. Bus, train via Flagstaff

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Flagstaff to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    37h 54m
    $533–1,250

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US1210
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    41h 22m
    $291–541

  4. Drive 1,715.9 mi

    1. Drive from Phoenix to Lake Forestcar car 1,715.9 mi
    30h 31m
    $314–453

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    7h 4m
    $206–382

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    8h 3m
    $260–570

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from North Phoenix Metro Center Transit Station to Maricopa Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Maricopa Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    2d 12h
    $729–1,638

Phoenix to Lake Forest by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration37h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$533Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,483.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Lake Forest. via St Louis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Clark & Harrison, Paulina & Howard Terminal, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 41h 22m.

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