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How to get from Plano to Lake Forest by train?

By train

To get from Plano to Lake Forest in Chicago, take the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from Plano Amtrak station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min.

195min
Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Plano Amtrak

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Plano
  • 2
    Train - ILLINOIS ZEPHYRILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Wait for train
    ILLINOIS ZEPHYR
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    72 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #327| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Plano to Lake Forest

The distance between Plano, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 79.99 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Plano to Lake Forest by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Lake Forest, Chicago

Lake Forest is located at Lake Forest, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Forest..

Train stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Lake Forest.
  • Lake Bluff
  • Fort Sheridan

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Plano to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line ILLINOIS ZEPHYR, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct train between Plano and Lake Forest in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

  • Which train line goes from Plano to Lake Forest in Chicago?

    The ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train line goes from Chicago station near Plano to Chicago Union Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Lake Forest. station near Lake Forest in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Plano to Lake Forest in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Plano and Lake Forest in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 15 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Plano to get to Lake Forest in Chicago?

    Get on the ILLINOIS ZEPHYR train from the Chicago station near Plano in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Plano and Lake Forest in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the Lake Forest. station, which is closest to Lake Forest in Chicago.

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