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How to get fromCrystal Lake to East Lansingby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or bus

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

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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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationtrain train Blue Water
    6h 46m
    $76–152

  2. Drive 266.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to East Lansingcar car 266.6 mi
    4h 43m
    $49–71

  3. 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 East Lansing Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 35m
    $85–125

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    5h 3m
    $77–466

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to South Havenbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Haven Potatoes Plus to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    9h 20m
    $51–90

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint Station to East Lansing Michigan Flyerbus bus
    5h 54m
    $92–361

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from DTW McNamara Terminal to East Lansing Marriottbus bus
    7h 38m
    $147–507

Crystal Lake to East Lansing by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 251.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 46m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to EBD Michigan past Harrison Rd via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to EBD Michigan Ave before Delta St via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Union Station, East Lansing Amtrak Station, and NBD Harrison past Service in around 8h 35m.

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