The average train between Highland Park and Crystal Lake takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 2m. There is a train service every few hours from Highland Park 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 Highland Park and Crystal Lake. The earliest departure is at 4:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Highland Park is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Crystal Lake at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Highland Park to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Highland Park station and arriving at Crystal Lake station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Highland Park to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Highland Park station.
Highland Park to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.
The distance between Highland Park and Crystal Lake is 43 km. The road distance is 97 km.
You can take a train from Highland Park to Crystal Lake via Clybourn in around 2h 35m.