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

By bus and train

To get from Lake Station to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 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 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

162min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & Washington (South)
    ID 1106
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Cicero & 24th Place Terminal (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Madison (South)
    ID 18125
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 56 and UP-N

To get from Lake Station to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 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 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

162min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 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 Lake Station to Lake Forest

The distance between Lake Station, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 64.41 mi, which can typically be travelled in 162 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Station 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 Station

Lake Station is located at Lake Station, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is 7th & Lake.

Train stations close to Lake Station:

  • Miller Station

Bus stations close to Lake Station:

  • 7th & Lake
  • 10th & Fayette
  • Serenity Lake (By Request)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via SSL, 56 and UP-N

To get from Lake Station to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the SSL train from Miller Station station to Millennium Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 56 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 2 hr 42 min. The ride fare is $16.00.

162min$16.00
Walk to train station
Train - SSLSSL
Bus - 56
56
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Miller Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Miller Station
    470 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Train - SSLSSL
    Wait for train
    SSL
    Chicago
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Millennium Station
    59 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Wabash (West)
    ID 450
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Bus - 5656
    Wait for bus
    56
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    6 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #311| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 162 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 60, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Lake Station to Lake Forest?

    The alternative route takes 162 minutes, using Bus line SSL, Bus line 56, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 42 min.

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

    The SSL train line goes from Miller Station station near Lake Station to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Lake Forest. station near Lake Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake Station and Lake Forest in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 42 min.

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

    Get on the SSL train from the Miller Station station near Lake Station in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Lake Station to Lake Forest?

    The ride from Lake Station to Lake Forest costs $16.00.

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