How to get from Griffith to Lake Forest by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Griffith to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R3 bus from Griffith Plaza station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 6 min.

186min
Bus - R3R3
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Griffith Plaza

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Griffith
  • 2
    Bus - R3R3
    Wait for bus
    R3
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    60 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    550 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #337| Kenosha
  • 9
    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 Griffith to Lake Forest

The distance between Griffith, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 76.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 186 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Griffith to Lake Forest by bus and 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

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 186 minutes, using Bus line R3, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Griffith and Lake Forest in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Griffith to Lake Forest in Chicago?

    The R3 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Griffith to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Lake Forest. station near Lake Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Griffith and Lake Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Griffith to get to Lake Forest in Chicago?

    Get on the R3 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Griffith in Chicago.

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

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

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