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

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There are 6 ways to get from Toronto to Lake Forest by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YTZ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    4h 25m
    $188–1,287

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    15h 55m
    $89–161

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Buffalotrain train
    2. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    17h 31m
    $209–532

  4. Drive 545.1 mi

    1. Drive from Toronto to Lake Forestcar car 545.1 mi
    9h 15m
    $125–181

  5. Fly Toronto Island Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Island Airport (YTZ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YTZ - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train
    4h 22m
    $149–433

  6. Fly Toronto Pearson International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YYZ - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    6h 53m
    $339–1,061

Toronto to Lake Forest by bus, foot, and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration15h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 485.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

What companies run services between Toronto, ON, Canada and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Toronto Union Station to Lake Forest. via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 17h 31m.

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