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

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There are 7 ways to get from Buffalo to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

    best
    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
    5h 51m
    $179–314

  2. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 8m
    $102–445

  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
    13h 55m
    $301–595

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    15h 6m
    $104–161

  5. Drive  577.8 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Crystal Lakecar car 577.8 mi
    10h 3m
    $106–153

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport 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
    6h 2m
    $170–325

  7. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 21m
    $123–606

Buffalo to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Buffalo to Crystal Lake via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington-Blue, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 15h 6m.

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