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How to get fromBloomington to Crystal Lakeby bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

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    1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2515 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 24m
    $46–72

  2. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 15m
    $89–171

  3. Drive 268.4 mi

    1. Drive from Bloomington to Crystal Lakecar car 268.4 mi
    5h 10m
    $49–71

  4. Shuttle, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 27m
    $460–1,145

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Bloomington, IN to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 23m
    $56–96

  6. Shuttle, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from 7th St and Woodlawn Ave at the Indiana Memorial Union to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IND - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 39m
    $86–376

Bloomington to Crystal Lake by bus, foot, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

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

There is no direct connection from Bloomington to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bloomington, IN to Crystal Lake via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 15m.

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