What is the cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 3h 50m and costs $55 - $280.

How far is it from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Cedar Falls and Crystal Lake is 285 miles. The road distance is 234.1 miles.

How do I travel from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 10h 25m and costs $60 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 96+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
3h 50m
$58–271
Drive 232.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lakecar 232.7 mi
4h 53m
$43–62
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0154S
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
10h 25m
$60–98
Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
4h 53m
$50–270
Drive to Mason City, fly, train
1. Drive from Cedar Falls to Mason-City-Airport-MCWcar
2. Fly from Mason City (MCW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCW - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
5h 24m
$57–284

Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake by bus, foot, and train

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Distance: 283.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Cedar Falls, IA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cedar Falls to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St and W 18th St to Crystal Lake via Central Transfer, Waterloo, Chicago Bus Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 25m.

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