How to get from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates, you’ll need to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Lake Forest. station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the 606 bus from Rosemont Cta Station station to Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 25 min. The ride fare is $9.55.

205min$9.55
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NUP-N
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Bus - 606
606
Walk to Hoffman Estates
Leaves from Lake Forest.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Lake Forest.
    690 yd • 9 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    66 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Clark/Lake
    810 yd • 10 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Rosemont
    36 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Woodfield Rd & Plaza Dr
    ID 9546
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Hoffman Estates
    Walk to
    Hoffman Estates
    Cumberland Street
    2.09 mi • 43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates

The distance between Lake Forest IL USA, Hoffman Estates and Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates is approximately 58.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 205 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Hoffman Estates – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lake Forest IL USA

Lake Forest IL USA is located at Lake Forest IL USA, Hoffman Estates and the nearest public transit station is Lake Forest..

Train stations close to Lake Forest IL USA:

  • Lake Forest.
  • Lake Bluff
  • Fort Sheridan

Public transit stations close to Hoffman Estates, Hoffman Estates

Hoffman Estates is located at Cumberland Street, Hoffman Estates and the nearest public transit station is Golf/Roselle.

Bus stations close to Hoffman Estates:

  • Golf/Roselle
  • Golf Rd & Roselle Rd
  • Golf Rd & Wilkening Rd

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates?

    The fastest way takes 205 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line 606.

  • Is there a direct train between Lake Forest IL USA and Hoffman Estates?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 25 min.

  • Which train line goes from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates?

    The UP-N train line goes from Lake Forest. station near Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest to #300| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one bus line till #300| Chicago Otc station near Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates.

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates by train, Chicago 'L' and bus?

    The total travel time between Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest and Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates by train, Chicago 'L' and bus is about 3 hr 25 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Lake Forest IL USA to get to Hoffman Estates?

    Get on the UP-N train from the Lake Forest. station near Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Lake Forest IL USA and Hoffman Estates?

    Get off the train at the #300| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Hoffman Estates in Hoffman Estates.

  • How much is the total train, Chicago 'L' and bus fare from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates?

    The ride from Lake Forest IL USA to Hoffman Estates costs $9.55.

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