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How to get fromBloomington to Lake Forestby train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Lake Forest by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    4h 5m
    $77–114

  2. Drive  155.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Lake Forestcar car 155.1 mi
    2h 46m
    $29–41

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop Bbus bus 208
    7h 6m
    $52–72

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train
    5h 18m
    $35–233

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    7h 19m
    $43–62

Bloomington to Lake Forest by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 5m

What companies run services between Bloomington, IL, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Uptown Station to Lake Forest. via Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, Davis Street Transportation Center - Bus Stop B, Davis Transportation Center - Bus Stop C, Highland Park Metra Station, and Highland Park in around 7h 6m.

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