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

From Portage to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Portage to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the L2 bus from Oak & County Line 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 2 hr 33 min.

153min
Bus - L2L2
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Oak & County Line

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Portage
  • 2
    Bus - L2L2
    Wait for bus
    L2
    Roundtrip
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    22 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 Portage to Lake Forest

The distance between Portage, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 70.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 153 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Portage 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 Portage

Portage is located at Portage, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oak & Vermillion.

Train stations close to Portage:

  • Portage/Ogden Dunes

Bus stations close to Portage:

  • Oak & Vermillion
  • Pottawotami & County Line
  • Maple & County Line Rd

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 153 minutes, using Bus line L2, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Portage 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 2 hr 33 min.

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

    The L2 bus line goes from Roundtrip station near Portage to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Metro Center station near Lake Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Portage and Lake Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 33 min.

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

    Get on the L2 bus from the Roundtrip stop near Portage in Chicago.

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

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

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