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How to get fromSaint Paul to Lake Forestby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or bus (Flixbus)

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

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 24m
    $64–374

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    9h 18m
    $135–277

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 45m
    $68–128

  4. Drive 367.1 mi

    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Lake Forestcar car 367.1 mi
    6h 25m
    $67–97

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

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 29m
    $228–464

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus
    6h 21m
    $612–1,022

  7. Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Metro Train Station - 13th Avenue and 54th Streetbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    10h 58m
    $65–109

Saint Paul to Lake Forest by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$135Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 396.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Saint Paul, MN, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 18m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicago once daily. Tickets cost $60–120 and the journey takes 7h.

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