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

By bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 318 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train 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 20 min. The ride fare is $12.50.

140min$12.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Oakpark
    310 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #12| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    21 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| Waukegan
  • 8
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' 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 20 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

140min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Lake Forest to Lake Forest

The distance between Lake Forest, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 41.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Lake Forest 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

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 Lake Forest, Chicago

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

Train stations close to Lake Forest:

  • Fort Sheridan
  • Lake Forest.
  • Lake Bluff

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Lake Forest to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 318 bus from North Ave & 23rd Ave station to Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREEN LINE Chicago 'L' 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 20 min. The ride fare is $8.75.

140min$8.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 318
318
Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from North Ave & 23rd Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    North Ave & 23rd Ave
    ID 8809
    120 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Bus - 318318
    Wait for bus
    318
    Forest Park Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
    ID 8739
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem/Lake
    230 yd • 3 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - GREEN LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    GREEN LINE
    East 63rd-Cottage Grove
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Clinton (Green/Pink)
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    330 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #307| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 140 minutes, using Bus line 318, Bus line GREEN LINE, Bus line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

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

    The 318 bus line goes from North Ave & 23rd Ave station near Lake Forest to Forest Park Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Lake Forest. station near Lake Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

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

    Get on the 318 bus from the North Ave & 23rd Ave stop near Lake Forest in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Lake Forest to Lake Forest?

    The ride from Lake Forest to Lake Forest costs $12.50.

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