How to get from Lake Forest to Forest Park by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line, one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line: take the UP-N train from Lake Forest. station to Clybourn station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Division station to Forest Park station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 4 min.

124min
Train - UP-NUP-N
Bus - 9
9
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Leaves from Lake Forest.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lake Forest
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Clybourn
    55 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & Cortland (South)
    ID 6016
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Vincennes & 104th Street (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Division (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 6024
    5 min
  • 7
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Division
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    Forest Park
  • 9
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station Forest Park
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Forest Park
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Lake Forest. station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Lake Forest.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lake Forest
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #15| La Fox
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest to Forest Park

The distance between Lake Forest, Chicago and Forest Park, Chicago is approximately 39.19 mi, which can typically be travelled in 124 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest to Forest Park by Chicago 'L', 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

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
  • Fort Sheridan

Public transit stations close to Forest Park, Chicago

Forest Park is located at Forest Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Van Buren St & Grove Ln.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Forest Park:

  • Harlem/Lake
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Forest Park

Train stations close to Forest Park:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Forest Park:

  • Van Buren St & Grove Ln
  • Forest Park Cta Station
  • Des Plaines Ave & Polk St

Related Routes

By bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Forest Park in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the UP-N train from Lake Forest. station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the 318 bus from Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station to Forest Park Cta Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 6 min.

126min
Train - UP-NUP-N
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 318
318
Leaves from Lake Forest.

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Lake Forest
  • 2
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #300| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    66 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #15| La Fox
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Oakpark
    16 min
  • 6
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 7
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Forest Park Cta Station
    Ride to bus station
    Forest Park Cta Station
    ID 6269
    7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 124 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line 9, Bus line BLUE LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 126 minutes, using Bus line UP-N, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 318.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line, one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 4 min.

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

    The UP-N train line goes from #300| Chicago Otc station near Lake Forest to Clybourn station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one Chicago 'L' line till Forest Park station near Forest Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Lake Forest to Forest Park in Chicago by train, bus and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Lake Forest and Forest Park in Chicago by train, bus and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 4 min.

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

    Get on the UP-N train from the #300| Chicago Otc station near Lake Forest in Chicago.

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

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

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