There are 4 ways to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake by subway, train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Subway, train
best- Take the subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Burensubway Orange Line
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
2h 34m$8–13Line 330 bus, bus, line 550 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 330
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus 550
4h 15m$6–10Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Crystal Lake50.7 mi
1h 16mDrive 50.7 mi
- Drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lakecar 50.7 mi
1h 16m$10–14
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake by subway, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake is to line 330 bus and bus and line 550 bus which costs $6 - $10 and takes 4h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 1h 16m and costs $9 - $14.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Midway Orange Line Station and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Archer/72nd Ct., Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Midway and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Crystal Lake is 55 miles. The road distance is 51 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake without a car is to subway and train which takes 2h 34m and costs $8 - $13.
It takes approximately 2h 34m to get from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Archer/72nd Ct. station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), depart from Midway station.
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
What companies run services between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Midway Orange Line Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Harlem & Archer, Archer/72nd Ct., Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 4h 15m.
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Subway from Midway to LaSalle/Van Buren
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–5
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $2–5
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Archer/72nd Ct. to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Av
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Chicago Midway-MDW to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Chicago Transit (CTA), arrive at LaSalle/Van Buren station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake is 51 miles. It takes approximately 1h 16m to drive from Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Crystal Lake.
There are 79+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) and Crystal Lake. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







