Corporate visitors
Visitors flying in for meetings at Lake Forest offices such as Grainger on Grainger Parkway, met at O’Hare and driven to the door.
Lake Forest • North Shore
Lake Forest Car Service
Private black car service from Lake Forest to O’Hare, Midway and Chicago Executive, for families, executives and visitors. Based in nearby Northbrook, 24/7 by reservation.
24/7 by reservation. Airport, local and long-distance rides.
Airports
Drive Times From Lake Forest
| From | Distance · drive time (no traffic) |
|---|---|
| O’Hare International (ORD) | 25.6 mi · about 28 min |
| Midway International (MDW) | 41.6 mi · about 1 hr 04 min |
| Chicago Executive (PWK) | 15.5 mi · about 21 min |
Approximate drive times without traffic; rush hour and weather add time. Your pickup time is set with you when you book.
Lake Forest has stations on two Metra lines (Union Pacific North and Milwaukee District North), and neither stops at O’Hare. The only Metra stop at O’Hare is O’Hare Transfer on the North Central Service, which runs on weekdays only.
Local Rides
Where Lake Forest Riders Go
Deer Path Inn and The Forester
Guests staying at the Deer Path Inn or The Forester, to the airport, downtown or dinner.
Onwentsia Club
Evening events at the club, with a ride home afterward.
Market Square
Shopping and dining downtown in Market Square, across from the train station.
Lake Forest High School
Prom, dances and school events, with rides there and home.
Private flights
Chicago Executive Airport is about 21 minutes away for private and charter flights. PWK rides
Planning
How Booking Works
- Tell us the date, pickup address, number of passengers and anything large you are carrying.
- The right vehicle is sent for the group: sedan (typically up to 3), SUV (5–6) or van (approximately 14).
- Pickup time, vehicle and price are confirmed with you before the ride.
- For airport pickups, book with the airline and flight number; the flight is tracked and pickups include 20 minutes of waiting from the scheduled time.
- Child seats are available at no charge — tell us the child’s age and weight.
- Marius speaks English and Romanian, and chauffeurs who speak Russian, Spanish, Turkish, Arabic, Serbian and Albanian are available — ask when you book, by phone, text or WhatsApp.
Questions
Common Questions
How far is Lake Forest from O’Hare?
About 25.6 miles, roughly 28 minutes without traffic. Lake Forest is one of the farthest North Shore towns from O’Hare, so early weekday flights need extra time; your pickup time is set with you.
Is Midway worth it from Lake Forest?
Midway is about 41.6 miles, roughly 1 hour 4 minutes without traffic, so O’Hare is usually the shorter drive. We can take you to either.
Can you pick up visitors at O’Hare for meetings in Lake Forest?
Yes. Send the flight number and the office address; the flight is tracked and airport pickups include 20 minutes of waiting from the scheduled time.
Can you meet guests at the Deer Path Inn or The Forester?
Yes, for rides to O’Hare, Midway, downtown Chicago or anywhere on the North Shore.
Do you meet private flights at Chicago Executive?
Yes. Your chauffeur meets you at the FBO where your aircraft parks, as the FBO allows.
Vanmarc Chicago Limo
Book a Ride From Lake Forest
Send the date, pickup address, destination and number of passengers and bags. Vanmarc confirms the vehicle, the pickup time and the price before the ride.