What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit is to train and bus which costs $45 - $95 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit is to train and fly which takes 5h 20m and costs $160 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Detroit?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at Cass & Michigan via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Milwaukee & Kedzie, Chicago Union Station and Dearborn Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Detroit is 326 miles. The road distance is 330.2 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $95 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Detroit bus from?

Crystal Lake to Detroit bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Detroit train from?

Crystal Lake to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.

Train or bus from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs $95 - $200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $160 and takes 9h 34m.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Detroit bus arrive?

Crystal Lake to Detroit bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.

What is the time difference between Crystal Lake and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Crystal Lake. It is currently 8:21 PM in Crystal Lake and 9:21 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Detroit train arrive?

Crystal Lake to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Detroit is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 39m to drive from Crystal Lake to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 459+ hotels available in Detroit.

Crystal Lake to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 49m
$99–200
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
8h 50m
$49–95
Drive 328.3 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Detroitcar 328.3 mi
5h 39m
$60–87
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 20m
$160–564
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
9h 34m
$105–155
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 51m
$140–474
Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
6h 48m
$643–1,049
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 31m
$57–308

Crystal Lake to Detroit by train and bus

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Distance: 324 mi
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Detroit via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Cass & Michigan via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Logan Square, Milwaukee & Kedzie, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, and Dearborn Transit Center in around 9h 34m.

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