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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Auroraby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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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 Auroratrain train Bnsf
    3h 11m
    $11–14

  2. Line 550 bus, line 801 bus, line 802 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Geneva Metra Stationbus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Geneva Metra to Lake St & Spruce Stbus bus 802
    4h 5m
    $5–8

  3. Drive 35.7 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Auroracar car 35.7 mi
    53 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Aurorataxi taxi 35.7 mi
    53 min
    $110–140

Crystal Lake to Aurora by train and foot

Calendar159Weekly Services
Duration3h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 80.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 11m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Aurora via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Lake St & Spruce St via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, and Geneva Metra in around 4h 5m.

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