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

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There are 6 ways to get from Champaign to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    4h 41m
    $51–96

  2. Bus, line 29 bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus bus
    2. Take the bus from 95th Red Line Station to State & E. Wackerbus bus 29
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 45m
    $29–43

  3. Drive 158 mi

    1. Drive from Champaign to Crystal Lakecar car 158 mi
    3h 35m
    $29–42

  4. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport, train

    1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 44m
    $54–254

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    6h 6m
    $48–65

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Champaign to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 22m
    $158–375

Champaign to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172 mi
  • Duration: 4h 41m

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

You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 41m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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