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How to get fromAtlanta to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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

    best
    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
    5h 40m
    $130–564

  2. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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
    5h 57m
    $90–196

  3. 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
    18h 19m
    $109–203

  4. Drive  716.6 mi

    1. Drive from Atlanta to Crystal Lakecar car 716.6 mi
    13h 31m
    $131–189

  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
    7h 49m
    $544–1,154

  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
    8h 20m
    $134–678

  7. Bus, train via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    19h 3m
    $111–180

Atlanta to Crystal Lake by bus, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration18h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$109Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 661.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Atlanta, GA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Atlanta to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the subway to Airport Station, walk to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 18h 19m.

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