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

From Park Ridge to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Park Ridge to Lake Forest in Chicago, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Dee Station station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Park Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

81min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Dee Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dee Station
    ID 21407
    320 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    32 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Park Ridge to Lake Forest by bus and train via 250 and UP-N

To get from Park Ridge to Lake Forest in Chicago, take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.) station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Park Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

90min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.)
    ID 21406
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Park Ridge to Lake Forest

The distance between Park Ridge, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 25.89 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Park Ridge 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.

Bus And Train schedule from Park Ridge to Lake Forest

To check the bus and train schedule from Park Ridge to Lake Forest using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Park Ridge) and destination (Lake Forest), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Park Ridge to Lake Forest by bus and train via 250 and UP-N

To get from Park Ridge to Lake Forest in Chicago, take the 250 bus from Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.) station to Davis Cta Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Evanston (Davis St.) station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $5.75. The bus and train schedule from Park Ridge may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Lake Forest on the Moovit app.

90min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 250
250
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Dempster St & Carleah St (Maine East H.S.)
    ID 21406
    270 yd • 4 min
  • 2
    Bus - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    42 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Evanston (Davis St.)
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    37 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Train line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 90 minutes, using Bus line 250, Train line UP-N.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

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

    The PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus line goes from Dee Station station near Park Ridge to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Davis Cta Station station near Lake Forest in Chicago.

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

    The total travel time between Park Ridge and Lake Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

    Get on the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from the Dee Station stop near Park Ridge in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Park Ridge to Lake Forest costs $5.75.

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