How to Get to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest by Bus or Train?

Directions to Lake Michigan (Lake Forest) with public transportation

The following transit lines have routes that pass near Lake Michigan

  • BusBus: 472.
  • TrainTrain: UP-N.

Bus Schedules to Lake Michigan.

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RoutesOperating HoursFrequency
4729:09 AM-6:34 PM60-65 min

Train Schedules to Lake Michigan.

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RoutesOperating HoursFrequency
UP-N4:05 AMSingle departure

How to get to Lake Michigan by bus?

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How to get to Lake Michigan by train?

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Train station near Lake Michigan in Lake Forest

  • Fort Sheridan, 20 min walk,
Questions & Answers
  • What are the closest stations to Lake Michigan?

    The closest stations to Lake Michigan are:

    • Fort Sheridan station is 1677 yards away, 20 min walk.
  • Which bus line stops near Lake Michigan?

    472 (Fort Sheridan Metra Station)

  • Which train line stops near Lake Michigan?

    UP-N (Kenosha/Waukegan)

  • What’s the nearest train station to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest?

    The nearest train station to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest is Fort Sheridan. It’s a 20 min walk away.

  • What time is the first train to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest?

    The UP-N is the first train that goes to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest. It stops nearby at 4:23 AM.

  • What time is the last train to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest?

    The UP-N is the last train that goes to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest. It stops nearby at 1:31 AM.

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Public Transit to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest

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Bus: 472.Train: UP-N.

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Location: Lake Forest, Chicago

Lake Michigan, Lake Forest

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Public transit lines with stations closest to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest

Train lines with stations closest to Lake Michigan in Lake Forest