The average train between Northbrook and Crystal Lake takes 2h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Northbrook 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 Northbrook and Crystal Lake. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Northbrook is at 11:25 PM which arrives into Crystal Lake at 1:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Union Station and take an average of 2h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northbrook to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Northbrook station and arriving at Crystal Lake station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
Northbrook to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Northbrook station.
Northbrook to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.
The distance between Northbrook and Crystal Lake is 42.1 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Northbrook to Crystal Lake via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 51m.