There are 3 ways to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
6h 14m$100–190Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baraboo to Crystal Lakecar 135.1 mi
2h 42m$25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
7h 37m$74–119
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $24 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Baraboo to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 37m.
No, there is no direct train from Baraboo station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells Station and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Baraboo and Crystal Lake is 252 miles. The road distance is 135.9 miles.
The best way to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $100 - $190.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Baraboo to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Baraboo to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wisconsin Dells Station.
The best way to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $100 - $190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 7h 37m.
What companies run services between Baraboo, WI, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Baraboo to Crystal Lake via Wisconsin Dells Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Baraboo to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Wisconsin Dells, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 7h 37m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–12
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
Baraboo to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Madison station.
Baraboo to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Baraboo to Crystal Lake is 136 miles. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Baraboo to Crystal Lake.
There are 97+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.





