What is the cheapest way to get from Columbia to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Columbia to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 26m.

What is the fastest way to get from Columbia to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Columbia to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 4h 11m and costs $100 - $340.

How far is it from Columbia to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Columbia and Crystal Lake is 377 miles. The road distance is 388.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Columbia to Crystal Lake without a car is to taxi and train which takes 10h 50m and costs $250 - $430.

How long does it take to get from Columbia to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Columbia to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Columbia to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Columbia to Crystal Lake is 388 miles. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Columbia to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 86+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Columbia to Crystal Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, car

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There are 4 ways to get from Columbia to Crystal Lake by plane, train, taxi, car, or bus

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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COU - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
4h 11m
$102–338
Drive 386.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Columbia to Crystal Lakecar 386.1 mi
7h 26m
$71–102
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Columbia to Jefferson City Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
10h 50m
$252–426
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Columbia to St Louis Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
11h 41m
$117–245

Columbia to Crystal Lake by bus and train

14Weekly Services

11h 41mAverage Duration

$117Cheapest Price

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Distance: 374.8 mi
Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbia to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Columbia Regional Airport (COU) 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 the taxi to Jefferson City Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake.

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