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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Galenaby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Galena by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    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. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    7h 47m
    $45–83

  2. Drive 121.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Galenacar car 121.1 mi
    2h 32m
    $23–32

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 41m
    $43–80

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crystal Lake to Galena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 260.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Galena. 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, walk to University at East Campus, take the bus to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Crystal Lake to Galena in around 2h 32m.

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