The average train between Lake Forest and Crystal Lake takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 12m. There is a train service every few hours from Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest and Crystal Lake. The earliest departure is at 4:19 AM at night, and the last departure from Lake Forest is at 11:44 PM which arrives into Crystal Lake at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lake Forest to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Lake Forest station and arriving at Crystal Lake station via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Lake Forest to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Lake Forest. station.
Lake Forest to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.
The distance between Lake Forest and Crystal Lake is 39.2 km. The road distance is 106 km.
You can take a train from Lake Forest. to Crystal Lake via Clybourn in around 2h 45m.