What is the cheapest way to get from Rock Island to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Rock Island to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rock Island to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Rock Island to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $30 - $45.

How far is it from Rock Island to Lake Forest?

The distance between Rock Island and Lake Forest is 242 miles. The road distance is 170.3 miles.

How do I travel from Rock Island to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Rock Island to Lake Forest without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 43m and costs $200 - $300.

How long does it take to get from Rock Island to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Rock Island to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rock Island to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Rock Island to Lake Forest is 170 miles. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Rock Island to Lake Forest.

Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 172+ hotels available in Lake Forest.

Rock Island to Lake Forest - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Rock Island to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train
5h 43m
$207–295
Drive 169.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rock Island to Lake Forestcar 169.3 mi
3h 30m
$31–45
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train Up-N
6h 30m
$35–60
Fly, train
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train
5h 54m
$38–234

Rock Island to Lake Forest by bus, foot, and train

52Weekly Services

6h 30mAverage Duration

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Distance: 240.8 mi
Duration: 5h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Rock Island to Lake Forest. However, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Lake Forest.. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Lake Forest. via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 30m.

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