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How to get fromRiverside to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Riverside to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 8m
    $9–10

  2. Drive 33.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Riverside to Lake Forestcar car 33.8 mi
    51 min
    $7–9

  3. Line 90 bus, line 423 bus

    1. Take the bus from South Blvd & Harlem to Higgins & Harlembus bus 90
    2. Take the bus from Harlem CTA Station to Elm / Green Baybus bus 423
    3h 45m
    $10–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Riverside to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 33.8 mi
    51 min
    $90–110

Riverside to Lake Forest by train and foot

Calendar155Weekly Services
Duration2h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$9Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Riverside to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 39.5 mi
  • Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Riverside to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Harlem Ave & 32nd St/Addison Rd to Lake Forest. via Harlem/Lake CTA, South Blvd & Harlem, Higgins & Harlem, Harlem CTA Station, Elm / Green Bay, and Winnetka in around 3h 45m.

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