The average train between Glen Ellyn and Crystal Lake takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 2h 17m. There is a train service every few hours from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake. 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 Glen Ellyn and Crystal Lake. The earliest departure is at 4:50 AM at night, and the last departure from Glen Ellyn is at 11:00 PM which arrives into Crystal Lake at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn station and arriving at Crystal Lake station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.
Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.
The distance between Glen Ellyn and Crystal Lake is 45.4 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC in around 2h 47m.