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

By bus and train

To get from Berwyn to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak/Home station to Cermak & Laflin (East) 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 34 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

154min$9.00
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Cermak/Home

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Berwyn
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Laflin (East)
    ID 6938
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 8
    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 21, 157 and UP-N

To get from Berwyn to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak/Home station to Cermak & Springfield (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 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 34 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

154min$9.00
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 157
157
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Cermak/Home

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Berwyn
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Springfield (East)
    ID 15827
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Springfield (Ne)
    ID 6666
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| 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 Berwyn to Lake Forest

The distance between Berwyn, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 38.6 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Berwyn 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 Berwyn

Berwyn is located at Berwyn, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cermak/Home.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Berwyn:

  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Train stations close to Berwyn:

  • Harlem Avenue
  • Berwyn
  • Lavergne

Bus stations close to Berwyn:

  • Cermak/Home
  • Cermak/Wisconsin
  • Cermak Rd & Harlem Ave

Public transit stations close to Lake Forest, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Lake Bluff
  • Lake Forest
  • Fort Sheridan

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 21, 157 and UP-N

To get from Berwyn to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak/Home station to Cermak & Springfield (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 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 34 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

154min$9.00
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 157
157
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Cermak/Home

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Berwyn
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Springfield (East)
    ID 15827
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Springfield (Ne)
    ID 6666
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Canal & Madison (North)
    ID 5027
    44 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| 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 Berwyn to Lake Forest?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 60, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 157, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Berwyn 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 34 min.

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

    The 21 bus line goes from 25th Street & Michigan (East) station near Berwyn to Cermak & Laflin (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cermak & Laflin (East) station near Lake Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Berwyn and Lake Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

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

    Get on the 21 bus from the 25th Street & Michigan (East) stop near Berwyn in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Cermak & Laflin (East) station, which is closest to Lake Forest in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Berwyn to Lake Forest costs $9.00.

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