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How to get fromBuffalo Airport (BUF) to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 13m
    $179–311

  2. Drive 582.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Crystal Lakecar car 582.6 mi
    10h 9m
    $107–154

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    14h 33m
    $199–424

  4. Bus, train via Brook Park

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    15h 13m
    $136–249

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 26m
    $169–374

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Torontobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Toronto to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    23h 10m
    $112–195

Buffalo Airport (BUF) to Crystal Lake by bus, taxi, train, and foot

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 518.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Buffalo Airport (BUF), USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from BNIA Driveway & BNIA Terminal to Crystal Lake via Washington Street & Eagle Street, Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 14h 33m.

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