The average train between Northwestern University and Crystal Lake takes 1h 52m and the fastest train takes 1h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Northwestern University 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 Northwestern University and Crystal Lake. The earliest departure is at 12:20 AM at night, and the last departure from Northwestern University is at 11:20 PM which arrives into Crystal Lake at 1:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Evanston and take an average of 1h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Northwestern University to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Northwestern University station and arriving at Crystal Lake station via Crystal Lake. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
Northwestern University to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Clybourn station.
Northwestern University to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.
The distance between Northwestern University and Crystal Lake is 56.8 km. The road distance is 81 km.
Metra operates a train from Clybourn to Crystal Lake hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 13m.