There are 4 ways to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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$150–230Drive 135.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Baraboo to Crystal Lakecar 135.1 mi
2h 42m$24–34Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
- Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station 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 36m$100–133Bus
- 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$75–120
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $23 - $35.
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 Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
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 $150 - $230.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Baraboo to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Baraboo to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound 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 $150 - $230. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $100 - $140 and takes 7h 36m.
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, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, 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 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact 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
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9–14
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–28
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $8–13
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $38–42
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $23–50
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Booking & Getting There
Baraboo to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal 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.
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