There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Lake Forest by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train Up-N
5h 19m$40–57Bus, train via Indianapolis
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train Up-N
5h 24m$36–51Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train Up-N
6h 46m$116–175Drive 211.1 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Lake Forestcar 211.1 mi
3h 49m$39–56Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.train
5h 18m$54–363Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train
5h 37m$388–914
Indianapolis to Lake Forest by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Forest is to bus and train via Indianapolis which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Forest is to drive which takes 3h 49m and costs $35 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis to Lake Forest. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Lake Forest. via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Lake Forest is 215 miles. The road distance is 212.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Lake Forest without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 19m and costs $40 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 19m to get from Indianapolis to Lake Forest, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Lake Forest is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 02:23 in Indianapolis and 01:23 in Lake Forest.
Indianapolis to Lake Forest train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Lake Forest is 212 miles. It takes approximately 3h 49m to drive from Indianapolis to Lake Forest.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Lake Forest, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Lake Forest. via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 46m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–6
Train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–3
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $1–3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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