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Lake Forest to Chicago

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Transport providers

Airlines

Spirit Airlines

Website:
spirit.com
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.87–$356.68

American Airlines

Website:
aa.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$420.37
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$471.33
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$624.19

Delta

Website:
delta.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$331.20
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$343.94

United Airlines

Website:
united.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$433.11
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.86–$458.59
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 3m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$611.45

Frontier Airlines

Website:
flyfrontier.com/
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
7h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$280.25
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
4h 19m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.95–$229.29
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
5h 38m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$82.80–$356.68

Southwest Airlines

Website:
southwest.com/
Plane from John Wayne Airport Orange County to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 37m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$267.51–$267.70
Plane from Los Angeles International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.82–$484.07
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$560.50
Plane from Long Beach Airport to Midway
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$233.27
Plane from Ontario International Airport to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$445.85

Train operators

Amtrak

Phone:
+1 800-872-7245
Website:
amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Riverside to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
42h 4m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Bus from Irvine to Los
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Once daily

Metrolink Trains

Phone:
(800) 371-LINK (5465)
Website:
metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine station to Riverside-Downtown
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.83–$14.01
Train from Irvine station to L.
Ave. Duration:
1h 8m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.19–$12.74
Train from Irvine station to Norwalk/
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$7.64–$10.19

Metra

Phone:
+1 312-322-6777
Website:
metra.com
Train from Lake Forest. to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.82–$8.92

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Phone:
+1 888-968-7282
Website:
transitchicago.com/
Bus from Paulina & Howard Terminal to Michigan
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.60

Bus operators

Greyhound USA

Phone:
+1 214-849-8100
Website:
greyhound.com/
Bus from Montclair Transcenter to St
Ave. Duration:
39h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$140.12–$828.01
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$191.08

Pace Bus

Phone:
+1(847) 364-7223
Website:
pacebus.com
Bus from Highland Park Metra Station to Howard
Ave. Duration:
1h 4m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$2.68–$3.82

Foothill Transit

Phone:
+1 800-743-3463
Website:
foothilltransit.org
Bus from Cal State LA E to Montclair
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$1.91–$6.24

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Forest to Chicago is to fly which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 7h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Forest to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Lake Forest and Chicago?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Forest to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Irvine and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Alameda / Los Angeles, Cal State LA E, Montclair Transcenter and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 4h.

Is there a direct train between Lake Forest and Chicago?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest station to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Riverside. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 16m.

How far is it from Lake Forest to Chicago?

The distance between Lake Forest and Chicago is 2821 km. The road distance is 3241.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 44h 16m and costs $163.04 - $652.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Lake Forest to Chicago, including transfers.

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

Lake Forest to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Irvine station.

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

Lake Forest to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.

Train or fly from Lake Forest to Chicago?

The best way to get from Lake Forest to Chicago is to fly which takes 7h 8m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $163.04 - $652.17 and takes 44h 16m.

Where does the Lake Forest to Chicago bus arrive?

Lake Forest to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Los Angeles station.

What is the time difference between Lake Forest and Chicago?

Chicago is 2h ahead of Lake Forest. It is currently 02:17 in Lake Forest and 04:17 in Chicago.

Where does the Lake Forest to Chicago train arrive?

Lake Forest to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Riverside-Downtown station.

Can I drive from Lake Forest to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Forest to Chicago is 3242 km. It takes approximately 31h 19m to drive from Lake Forest to Chicago.

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

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Where can I stay near Chicago?

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