Train Forest Lake MN - Chicago IL

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Travel information

Information about the train from Forest Lake to Chicago. The train is one of the safest modes of transportation in existence, and offers a comfortable atmosphere for you to relax on your journey from Forest Lake to Chicago. Best of all, getting from Forest Lake to Chicago is budget-friendly, with train tickets starting at just $56. This is an estimate, so please contact the train ticket seller directly for precise information.

Route

According to our database, the best route to go from Forest Lake to Chicago is through St. Paul. Take a look at the route we propose for this trip. We show you all available schedules for each train trip.

Forest Lake
St. Paul
Chicago
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Tickets and schedules

Step 1
Train from Forest Lake MN to St. Paul MN
Instructions Station Distance Duration
Bus towards Southbound 275 Express / St Paul Transit Center & Forest Lake P&R 45.1km 1h 4m
Smith Ave & Ramp Entrance
Metro Transit
Step 2

St. Paul Station

Chicago Station

7h 55m

$70

Amtrak Empire Builder

Frequently asked questions

How can I get cheap train tickets to go from Forest Lake to Chicago?

If you want to get cheap train tickets from Forest Lake to Chicago we recommend that you book in advance as the best Amtrak Empire Builder tickets sell out fast.The cheapest ticket is usually $56 and the most expensive one to go to Chicago is approximately $70. .Remember that you must also add the cost of the journey: Forest Lake -> St. Paul

What time is the first train from Forest Lake?

The first trains for the route we propose are:
Forest Lake -> St. Paul: -
St. Paul -> Chicago: 08:00

What companies can help me on my trip?

The companies that can help you are: Amtrak Empire Builder.

How can I get ticket refund on Amtrak Empire Builder?

Each company has its rules and depending on the ticket, price, and offer different refund policies apply. We recommend that you contact the company where you bought the ticket to get a solution.

Why do I see more than one step on the route Forest Lake - Chicago?

In Goticket we try to give a solution for every trip the user asks. Sometimes is not possible but we do our best to group different train direct routes to in order to create a multi-step journey that satisfies the user. This is the route we recommend::
1.- Forest Lake -> St. Paul
2.- St. Paul -> Chicago

How far is Forest Lake from Chicago?

The approximate distance between the two places is 665 km. With the route we propose, it will take approximately 8h 59m (plus the time it takes to you to make: Forest Lake -> St. Paul).

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