There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 17m$41–85Drive 144.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Crystal Lake to Benton Harborcar 144.2 mi
2h 46m$27–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
4h 28m$36–49Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane ORD - SBN
- Take the taxi from South-Bend-Airport-SBN to Benton Harbortaxi
4h 17m$148–482Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 605
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus
6h 1m$39–58
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor is to drive which takes 2h 46m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor station. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor station. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 17m.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Benton Harbor is 135 miles. The road distance is 145.1 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor without a car is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $85.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor, including transfers.
Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor is to train which takes 4h 17m and costs $40 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $35 - $60 and takes 6h 1m.
What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Benton Harbor, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 4h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Benton Harbor via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station in around 6h 1m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to South Bend
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–340
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Crystal Lake to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Benton Harbor Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
A Yellow Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9333
South Bend Taxi
- Phone
- +1-574-383-6767
- Website
- southbendtaxi.com
United Cab
- Phone
- +1 574-233-9599
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Booking & Getting There
Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.
Benton Harbor is 1h ahead of Crystal Lake. It is currently 11:58 AM in Crystal Lake and 12:58 PM in Benton Harbor.
Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor is 145 miles. It takes approximately 2h 46m to drive from Crystal Lake to Benton Harbor.
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