Rome2Rio

Chicago to Lake Forest trains

Find Transport to Lake Forest

View schedule

Trip Overview

The train between Chicago and Lake Forest takes 43h 23m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Chicago to Lake Forest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

43h 23m
Duration
2,222 mi
Distance
$1,441
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Chicago to Lake Forest train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Chicago and Lake Forest. The service departs Chicago at 2:25 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Lake Forest at 07:48:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 43h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains43h 23m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains43h 23m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains43h 23m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains43h 23m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

  •  → 

    Arrives +2 days

    AmtrakMetrolink Trains43h 23m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Chicago to Lake Forest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Chicago to Lake Forest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,222.4 mi
  • Duration: 43h 23m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,200–1,900 and the journey takes 42h 44m.

Operators