There are 6 ways to get from Anderson to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
7h 46m$55–93Drive 240.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Anderson to Crystal Lakecar 240.9 mi
4h 47m$44–64Bus, train via Chicago
- Take the bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
9h$87–168Bus, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
5h 59m$448–1,143Bus
- Take the bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
9h 54m$107–152Bus, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Airportbus
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
6h 11m$74–374
Anderson to Crystal Lake by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Anderson to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Anderson to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Anderson to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from City Of Anderson Transit System and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Indianapolis Airport, Purdue Memorial Union, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.
The distance between Anderson and Crystal Lake is 272 miles. The road distance is 242.3 miles.
The best way to get from Anderson to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h 46m and costs $50 - $95.
It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Anderson to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Anderson to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, depart from City Of Anderson Transit System station.
Anderson to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Miller Transportation, arrive at Indianapolis Airport station.
Crystal Lake is 1h behind Anderson. It is currently 11:47 PM in Anderson and 10:47 PM in Crystal Lake.
Yes, the driving distance between Anderson to Crystal Lake is 242 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Anderson to Crystal Lake.
What companies run services between Anderson, IN, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Indianapolis Airport, Purdue Memorial Union, O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 54m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 502-368-5644 x 135
- Website
- ridewithmiller.com
Bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–27
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Bus from City Of Anderson Transit System to Indianapolis Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Website
- https://ridewithmiller.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- reindeershuttle.com
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- https://www.reindeershuttle.com
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1–2
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