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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Eau Claireby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Eau Claire by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 32m
    $69–114

  2. Train, fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane plane ORD - EAU
    5h 13m
    $48–302

  3. Drive 264.1 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Eau Clairecar car 264.1 mi
    4h 41m
    $49–70

  4. Train, fly to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    3. Take the bus from U of MN Campus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    7h 31m
    $257–501

Crystal Lake to Eau Claire by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 344.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Eau Claire, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Eau Claire. However, you can take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, then take the bus to Eau Claire Amtrak Bus Stop. Alternatively, you can drive from Crystal Lake to Eau Claire in around 4h 41m.

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