There are 4 ways to get from Soldier Field to Lake Forest by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Line 130 bus, train
best- Take the bus from Soldier Field & Field Museum to Clinton & Washingtonbus 130
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train Up-N
2h 15m$8Drive 33.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Soldier Field to Lake Forestcar 33.5 mi
42 min$7–9Line 147 bus, line 213 bus
- Take the bus from Congress Plaza & Michigan to Rogers & Paulinabus 147
- Take the bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Stationbus 213
3h 36m$8–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Soldier Field to Lake Foresttaxi 33.5 mi
42 min$90–110
Soldier Field to Lake Forest by foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Soldier Field to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 42 min.
The fastest way to get from Soldier Field to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $6 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Soldier Field to Lake Forest station. However, there are services departing from Congress Plaza & Michigan and arriving at Highland Park Metra Station via Howard CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
The distance between Soldier Field and Lake Forest is 32 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.
The best way to get from Soldier Field to Lake Forest without a car is to line 130 bus and train which takes 2h 15m and costs $7 - $9.
It takes approximately 2h 15m to get from Soldier Field to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Soldier Field to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Congress Plaza & Michigan station.
Soldier Field to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at Rogers & Paulina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Soldier Field to Lake Forest is 34 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Soldier Field to Lake Forest.
There are 178+ hotels available in Lake Forest.
What companies run services between Soldier Field, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Soldier Field to Lake Forest. via Congress Plaza & Michigan, Rogers & Paulina, Howard CTA Station, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 3h 36m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–6
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- transitchicago.com
Bus from Soldier Field & Field Museum to Clinton & Washington
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
Bus from Congress Plaza & Michigan to Rogers & Paulina
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- https://www.transitchicago.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.transitchicago.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Howard CTA Station to Highland Park Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
303 Taxi
- Phone
- (847) 303-0303
- Website
- 303taxi.com
Checker
- Phone
- +1 312-243-2537
- Website
- checkertaxichicago.com
Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 773-561-4444
- Website
- flashcab.com
Yellow Cab Chicago
- Phone
- +1 312-829-4222
- Website
- yellowcabchicago.com
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