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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Charlestonby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Charleston by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, 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 Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    6h 3m
    $94–170

  2. Drive 205.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Charlestoncar car 205.9 mi
    4h 34m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Mattoon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h
    $95–139

  4. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the taxi from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $153–412

  5. Line 550 bus, bus, line 330 bus, line 62 bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Archer/Harlembus bus 330
    4. Take the bus from Archer & Neva Terminal to 35th/Archer Orange Line Stationbus bus 62
    5. Take the bus from Chicago to Phillips Gas Station - Arcolabus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Phillips Gas Station - Arcola to Charlestontaxi taxi
    8h 20m
    $107–225

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Charlestontaxi taxi
    4h 57m
    $173–442

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

Calendar28Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Charleston via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Mattoon Amtrak Station in around 6h 3m.

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