The average train between Crystal Lake and Northwestern University takes 1h 55m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Crystal Lake to Northwestern University. 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 Northwestern University. The earliest departure is at 4:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Crystal Lake is at 10:00 PM which arrives into Northwestern University at 12:58 AM. All services require a transfer at Clybourn and take an average of 1h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Northwestern University. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake station and arriving at Northwestern University station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
Crystal Lake to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
Crystal Lake to Northwestern University train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Northwestern University is 56.8 km. The road distance is 81 km.
Metra operates a train from Crystal Lake to Clybourn hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 14m.