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Trip Overview

The average train between Merchandise Mart and Crystal Lake takes 1h 19m and the fastest train takes 1h 2m. There is an hourly train service from Merchandise Mart 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.

1h 19m
Duration
44 mi
Distance
$7
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Merchandise Mart to Crystal Lake train times

Trains run hourly between Merchandise Mart and Crystal Lake. The earliest departure is at 12:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Merchandise Mart is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Crystal Lake at 1:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Merchandise Mart 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.

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  • Distance: 43.8 mi
  • Duration: 1h 19m

What companies run services between Merchandise Mart, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 21m.

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