The average train between Lake Forest and Chicago takes 44h 24m and the fastest train takes 44h 4m. There is at least one train per day from Lake Forest to Chicago. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Lake Forest and Chicago. The earliest departure is at 3:28 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 4:38 PM which arrives into Chicago at 2:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 44h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Chicago. However, there are services departing from Irvine station and arriving at Chicago Union Station via Riverside - Downtown station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 24m.
Lake Forest to Chicago train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Irvine station.
Lake Forest to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
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The distance between Lake Forest and Chicago is 2779.6 km. The road distance is 3238 km.
You can take a train from Irvine to Chicago Union Station via Riverside in around 44h 16m.
