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How to get fromAnn Arbor to Crystal Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    6h 23m
    $143–217

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 3m
    $47–74

  3. Drive  287.1 mi

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Crystal Lakecar car 287.1 mi
    5h 2m
    $53–76

  4. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Ann Arbor to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h
    $50–260

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    8h 38m

  6. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 34m
    $144–779

  7. Bus to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 49m
    $145–340

  8. Bus to Detroit, fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - MKE
    3. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    4. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 35m
    $899–1,168

Ann Arbor to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 23m

What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 8h 38m.

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