The average train between Crystal Lake and Joliet takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Crystal Lake to Joliet. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Crystal Lake and Joliet. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Crystal Lake is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Joliet at 1:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Chicago OTC and take an average of 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Joliet. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake station and arriving at Joliet station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Crystal Lake to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
Crystal Lake to Joliet train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Joliet station.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Joliet is 81.9 km. The road distance is 136 km.
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Joliet via Chicago OTC and LaSalle Street in around 3h 27m.