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

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Elkhart 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 Elkhart Amtrak Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    4h 18m
    $39–80

  2. Train, bus, line 30 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to South Bend, INbus bus
    3. Take the bus from South Street Station to Elkhart Transit Centerbus bus 30
    6h 14m
    $24–39

  3. Bus, line 56 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 Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Elkhart Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h
    $43–68

  4. Drive 151.7 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Elkhartcar car 151.7 mi
    3h 7m
    $28–40

  5. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to South Bend (SBN)plane plane ORD - SBN
    4h 4m
    $113–472

Crystal Lake to Elkhart by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Elkhart Amtrak Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h.

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