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Chicago to Lake Forest

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$61.15–$369.42

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$445.85
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$891.70
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 41m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$484.07
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
6h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$560.50

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 34m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$242.03–$420.37
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
7h 4m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.34–$331.20

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$292.99–$445.85
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$509.54
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$471.33
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$560.50

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$343.94
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$267.51
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
7h 24m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$63.69–$280.25

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$276.05–$276.24
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$535.02
Plane from Midway International Airport to San
Ave. Duration:
4h 29m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$585.98
Plane from Midway International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$496.81
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$242.03
Plane from Midway International Airport to Long
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$240.71
Plane from Midway International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.60–$471.33
Plane from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Ontario
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$433.11

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton
Ave. Duration:
42h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$203.82–$700.62
Train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$89.17
Bus from Los Angeles to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Norwalk/ Santa Fe Springs station to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
43 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.28–$10.83
Train from Rancho Cucamonga station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.19–$12.74
Train from L. A. Union Station station to Irvine
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$6.11–$7.64

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to St
Ave. Duration:
6h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los
Ave. Duration:
39h 25m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$152.86–$828.01

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Forest is to fly which costs $130.43 - $304.35 and takes 8h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .

Is there a direct bus between Chicago and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at Irvine via St Louis Bus Station and Los Angeles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.

Is there a direct train between Chicago and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Irvine via Fullerton Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 43h 49m.

How far is it from Chicago to Lake Forest?

The distance between Chicago and Lake Forest is 2821 km. The road distance is 3241.2 km.

How do I travel from Chicago to Lake Forest without a car?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 43h 49m and costs $184.78 - $652.17 .

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 8h 32m to get from Chicago to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lake Forest bus from?

Chicago to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Chicago to Lake Forest train from?

Chicago to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.

Train or fly from Chicago to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Chicago to Lake Forest is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $184.78 - $652.17 and takes 43h 49m.

Where does the Chicago to Lake Forest bus arrive?

Chicago to Lake Forest bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at St Louis Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Chicago and Lake Forest?

Lake Forest is 2h behind Chicago. It is currently 05:28 in Chicago and 03:28 in Lake Forest.

Where does the Chicago to Lake Forest train arrive?

Chicago to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Fullerton Amtrak Station.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Forest is 3241 km. It takes approximately 31h 18m to drive from Chicago to Lake Forest.

How do I get a train ticket from Chicago to Lake Forest?

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Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 709+ hotels available in Lake Forest. Prices start at $58.96 per night.
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