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

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There are 5 ways to get from Bloomington to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    4h 24m
    $48–92

  2. Drive 140.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bloomington to Crystal Lakecar car 140.4 mi
    2h 54m
    $26–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    5h 26m
    $48–65

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 53m
    $37–233

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    8h 13m
    $41–71

Bloomington to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 167.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h.

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