How to Travel from

Oak Park to Lake Forest

by Car

United States of America Oak Park Lake Forest

Cheapest

By car (3 663 km)

35 h 38 min

3663 km.

from $201

Train operators

Metra

Phone:

+1 312-322-6777

Website:

metra.com

Train from Oak Park to Chicago

Ave. Duration:

21 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.55–$6.00

Train from Chicago OTC to Lake

Ave. Duration:

1h 3m

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$1.66–$3.58

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Phone:

+1 888-968-7282

Website:

transitchicago.com/

Bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem

Ave. Duration:

42 min

Frequency:

Every 30 minutes

Estimated price:

$2.61

Bus operators

Pace Bus

Phone:

+1(847) 364-7223

Email:

[email protected]

Website:

pacebus.com

Bus from Harlem Ave & Bryn Mawr Ave to Elm

Ave. Duration:

51 min

Frequency:

Hourly

Estimated price:

$2.55–$3.58

What is the cheapest way to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

The cheapest way to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest is to drive which costs $5.43 - $8.15 and takes 40 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

The fastest way to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 40 min and costs $5.43 - $8.15 .

Is there a direct train between Oak Park and Lake Forest?

No, there is no direct train from Oak Park to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Oak Park and arriving at Lake Forest. via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 58m.

How far is it from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

The distance between Oak Park and Lake Forest is 60 km. The road distance is 48.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest without a car is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $3.59 - $8.15 .

How long does it take to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Oak Park to Lake Forest train from?

Oak Park to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, depart from Oak Park station.

Train or bus from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

The best way to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest is to train which takes 1h 58m and costs $3.59 - $8.15 . Alternatively, you can line 90 bus and line 423 bus, which costs $6.52 - $10.87 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Oak Park to Lake Forest train arrive?

Oak Park to Lake Forest train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

Yes, the driving distance between Oak Park to Lake Forest is 49 km. It takes approximately 40 min to drive from Oak Park to Lake Forest.

Where can I stay near Lake Forest?

There are 132+ hotels available in Lake Forest. Prices start at $44.21 per night.

Book in Lake Forest

The Forester a Hyatt Place Hotel

200 N Field Drive, Lake Forest

Staybridge Suites Lake Forest by IHG

2 Orchard, Lake Forest

Hilton Garden Inn Irvine Spectrum Lake Forest

23131 Lake Center Drive, Lake Forest

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Six Flags Great America

Six Flags Great America is a 304-acre (123 ha) theme park located in Gurnee, Illinois, within the northern Chicago metropolitan area. The theme park originally opened as Marriott's Great America on May 29, 1976, as one of two theme parks built by the Marriott Corporation. Six Flags acquired the amusement park in 1984 after the theme park division was an earnings disappointment for Marriott. The sale gave Six Flags rights to the Looney Tunes intellectual properties.

Fort Sheridan

Fort Sheridan is a residential neighborhood within the cities of Lake Forest, Highwood, and Highland Park in Lake County, Illinois, United States. It was originally established as Fort Sheridan, an Army post named after Civil War cavalry general Philip Sheridan, to honor his services to Chicago.

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One way to Travel from Oak Park to Lake Forest

Transport providers

Train operators

Metra

Chicago Transit (CTA)

Bus operators

Pace Bus

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

What is the fastest way to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

Is there a direct train between Oak Park and Lake Forest?

How far is it from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

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

How long does it take to get from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

Where do I catch the Oak Park to Lake Forest train from?

Train or bus from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

Where does the Oak Park to Lake Forest train arrive?

Can I drive from Oak Park to Lake Forest?

Where can I stay near Lake Forest?