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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Charlotteby train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Charlotte by train, plane, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Amtrak, Greyhound)

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane ORD - CLT
    5h 17m
    $141–425

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Columbus - Mound Stbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Hurricanebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hurricane to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    22h 10m
    $82–220

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carytrain train
    3. Take the train from Cary to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    30h 53m
    $409–870

  4. Drive 775.9 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Charlottecar car 775.9 mi
    14h 27m
    $142–205

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MDW - CLT
    6h 2m
    $131–715

  6. Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    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 Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)plane plane MKE - CLT
    7h 10m
    $194–850

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Toledobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toledo Bus Stop to Charlotte Bus Stationbus bus
    23h 44m
    $193–343

Crystal Lake to Charlotte by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 652.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 17m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Charlotte Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Cary in around 30h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Charlotte Bus Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and Toledo Bus Stop in around 23h 44m.

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