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How to get fromChicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Lake Forestby plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Lake Forest by plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound, Amtrak), car, or train

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  1. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to John Wayne Airport Orange County

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA)planeORD - SNA
    6h 42m
    $154–480

  2. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeORD - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain
    9h 48m
    $108–382

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak StationtrainSouthwest Chief
    45h 36m
    $160–408

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chicago to St Louis Bus Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Los Angeles to Irvinebus
    2d 2h

  5. Drive 2,011.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Lake Forestcar2,011.3 mi
    31h 23m
    $368–531

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeMDW - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain
    9h 24m
    $188–785

  7. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)planeMDW - LAX
    2. Take the train from L.A. Union Station to Irvinetrain
    9h 49m
    $122–489

  8. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to San Diego International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)planeORD - SAN
    2. Take the train from San Diego Old Town Transportation Center to Irvinetrain
    9h 28m
    $114–428

Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch) to Lake Forest by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration45h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Chicago Station (CTA Logan Square branch), IL, USA and Lake Forest, Orange County, CA, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) hourly. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $150–390 and the journey takes 42h 44m.

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