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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Ann Arborby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    7h 11m
    $139–220

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Ann Arborbus bus Greyhound US0160
    7h 51m
    $44–75

  3. Drive  287.6 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Ann Arborcar car 287.6 mi
    5h 1m
    $53–76

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    5h 57m
    $147–782

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 28m

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 30m
    $147–342

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    3. Take the bus from East Lansing, MI to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 14m
    $55–290

  8. Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    4. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 32m
    $900–1,167

Crystal Lake to Ann Arbor by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Ann Arbor, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 28m.

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