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How to get fromSpringfield to Lake Forestby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    5h
    $68–131

  2. Drive 217.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Lake Forestcar car 217.4 mi
    3h 56m
    $40–58

  3. Bus (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    7h 38m
    $43–70

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    3h 58m
    $50–259

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 41m
    $56–269

  6. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Springfield to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 21m
    $56–273

  7. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 30m
    $68–277

Springfield to Lake Forest by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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