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How to get from Chicago-Red to Lake Forest by bus and train?

From Chicago-Red to Lake Forest by bus and train

To get from Chicago-Red to Lake Forest in Chicago, take the 125 bus from Ontario & State (West) station to Clinton & Washington (South) station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

95min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 125
125
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Ontario & State (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ontario & State (West)
    ID 15108
    440 yd • 6 min
  • 2
    Bus - 125125
    Wait for bus
    125
    Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Clinton & Washington (South)
    ID 5023
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    50 yd • 1 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.
    63 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Chicago-Red to Lake Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago-Red to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Morse station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Rogers Park station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

95min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 96
96
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago-Red
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Morse
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lunt & Glenwood (West)
    ID 12061
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Devon & Kedzie Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lunt & Ravenswood (West)
    ID 12066
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Chicago-Red to Lake Forest

The distance between Chicago-Red, Chicago and Lake Forest, Chicago is approximately 29.98 mi, which can typically be travelled in 95 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Chicago-Red 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 Chicago-Red

Chicago-Red is located at Chicago-Red, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Chicago & State (Red Line) (West).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Chicago-Red:

  • Chicago (Brown/Purple)
  • Grand-Red
  • Merchandise Mart (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Chicago-Red:

  • Chicago & State (Red Line) (West)
  • State & Chicago (Red Line) (North)
  • State & Chicago (Red Line) (South)

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 Bluff
  • Lake Forest.

From Chicago-Red to Lake Forest by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Chicago-Red to Lake Forest in Chicago, you’ll need to take one Chicago 'L' line, one bus line and one train line: take the RED LINE Chicago 'L' from Chicago-Red station to Morse station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 96 bus and finally take the UP-N train from Rogers Park station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 35 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

95min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
Bus - 96
96
Train - UP-NUP-N
Leaves from Chicago-Red

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Chicago-Red
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - RED LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    RED LINE
    Howard
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Morse
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lunt & Glenwood (West)
    ID 12061
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 9696
    Wait for bus
    96
    Devon & Kedzie Terminal (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Lunt & Ravenswood (West)
    ID 12066
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Rogers Park
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #315| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station Lake Forest.
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    43 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 95 minutes, using Bus line 125, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 95 minutes, using Bus line RED LINE, Bus line 96, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Chicago-Red 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 35 min.

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

    The 125 bus line goes from Ontario & State (West) station near Chicago-Red to Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station near Lake Forest in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Chicago-Red and Lake Forest in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 35 min.

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

    Get on the 125 bus from the Ontario & State (West) stop near Chicago-Red in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Desplaines & Harrison Terminal (South) station, which is closest to Lake Forest in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Chicago-Red to Lake Forest costs $9.00.

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