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

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

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  1. Fly, train

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    1. Fly from Columbia (CAE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 11m
    $138–764

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbia, SC to Camdenbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Camden to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    27h 32m
    $184–338

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Columbia Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    31h 28m
    $420–849

  4. Drive 811 mi

    1. Drive from Columbia to Crystal Lakecar car 811 mi
    15h 10m
    $148–214

Columbia to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration31h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$420Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 721.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Columbia Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 31h 28m.

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