Rome2Rio

How to get fromAtlanta Airport (ATL) to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

Find Transport to Crystal Lake

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ATL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 41m
    $89–188

  2. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    18h 16m
    $176–344

  3. Drive 728 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Crystal Lakecar car 728 mi
    13h 43m
    $133–192

  4. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 33m
    $201–366

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ATL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 30m
    $166–687

  6. Fly to South Bend, train

    1. Fly from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ATL - SBN
    2. Take the train from South Bend Airport to Millennium Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 4m
    $140–661

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    19h 33m
    $112–224

Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Crystal Lake by subway, bus, and train

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration18h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$176Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Crystal Lake.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 646.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Atlanta Airport (ATL), USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta Airport (ATL) to Crystal Lake. However, you can fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Airport Station to Crystal Lake via Garnett Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Carbondale Intermodal Station, Carbondale, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 18h 16m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound