The average train between Melrose Park and Crystal Lake takes 2h 22m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Melrose 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 Melrose Park and Crystal Lake. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Melrose Park is at 11:22 PM which arrives into Crystal Lake at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Want to know about travelling from Melrose Park to Crystal Lake? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Melrose Park to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Melrose Park station and arriving at Crystal Lake station via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
Melrose Park to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Melrose Park station.
Melrose Park to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.
The distance between Melrose Park and Crystal Lake is 53.6 km. The road distance is 88 km.
You can take a train from Melrose Park to Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC in around 2h 25m.