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How to get from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA by bus and train?

From Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA by bus and train

To get from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 714 bus from Washington St & Ogden Ave station to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BNSF 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 45 min. The ride fare is $15.50.

165min$15.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 714
714
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Lake Forest IL USA
Leaves from Washington St & Ogden Ave
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington St & Ogden Ave
    ID 29387
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 714714
    Wait for bus
    714
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St)
    ID 29034
    4 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
  • 10
    Walk to Lake Forest IL USA
    Walk to
    Lake Forest IL USA
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA by train

To get from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest, take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

161min$13.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Lake Forest IL USA
Leaves from Naperville
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lake Forest IL USA
    Walk to
    Lake Forest IL USA
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA
The distance between Naperville, Lake Forest and Lake Forest IL USA, Lake Forest is approximately 58.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 165 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Lake Forest – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Naperville

Naperville is located at Naperville, Lake Forest and the nearest public transit station is Washington St & Ogden Ave.

Train stations close to Naperville:

  • Naperville

Bus stations close to Naperville:

  • Washington St & Ogden Ave
  • Washington St & 8th St
  • Washington St & 11th Ave
Public transit stations close to Lake Forest IL USA, Lake Forest

Lake Forest IL USA is located at Lake Forest IL USA, Lake Forest and the nearest public transit station is Lake Forest..

Train stations close to Lake Forest IL USA:

  • Lake Forest.
  • Lake Bluff
  • Lake Forest

From Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA by train

To get from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest, take the BNSF train from Naperville station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-N train from Chicago Otc station to Lake Forest. station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $13.50.

161min$13.50
Walk to train station
Train - BNSFBNSF
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Lake Forest IL USA
Leaves from Naperville
Step by Step
  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Naperville
    790 yd • 10 min
  • 2
    Train - BNSFBNSF
    Wait for train
    BNSF
    #1246| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    43 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lake Forest.
    63 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lake Forest IL USA
    Walk to
    Lake Forest IL USA
    690 yd • 9 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
  • What is the fastest way to get from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA?

    The fastest way takes 165 minutes, using Bus line 714, Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 161 minutes, using Bus line BNSF, Bus line UP-N.

  • Is there a direct bus between Naperville and Lake Forest IL USA?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 45 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA?

    The 714 bus line goes from Washington St & Ogden Ave station near Naperville in Naperville to Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station near Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest.

  • How long does it take to travel from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Naperville in Naperville and Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest by bus and train is about 2 hr 45 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Naperville to get to Lake Forest IL USA?

    Get on the 714 bus from the Washington St & Ogden Ave stop near Naperville in Naperville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Naperville and Lake Forest IL USA?

    Get off the bus at the Naperville Metra (4th Ave & Center St) station, which is closest to Lake Forest IL USA in Lake Forest.

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

    The ride from Naperville to Lake Forest IL USA costs $15.50.

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