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How to get fromColumbus to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Columbus to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 35m
    $559–915

  2. Bus, train via Columbus - Mound St

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus bus Columbus / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    10h 18m
    $42–88

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    10h 8m
    $66–103

  4. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 33m
    $100–210

  5. Drive 357.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Crystal Lakecar car 357.1 mi
    7h 15m
    $66–95

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 48m
    $65–396

Columbus to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar30Weekly Services
Duration10h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 354.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Columbus to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) 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 Columbus to Crystal Lake via Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 8m.

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