What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station is to train which costs $6 - $8 and takes 1h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station is to drive which takes 1h 1m and costs $8 - $13.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Grand Central Station?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at Washington & Canal via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Jefferson Park Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Grand Central Station?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Chicago OTC. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Grand Central Station is 44 miles. The road distance is 48.1 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station without a car is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $6 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station?

The train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC takes 1h 25m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station bus from?

Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Main St & Crystal Lake Av station.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station train from?

Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.

Train or bus from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station is to train which takes 1h 43m and costs $6 - $8. Alternatively, you can line 550 bus and bus and line 56 bus, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 3h 22m.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station bus arrive?

Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station train arrive?

Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station is 48 miles. It takes approximately 1h 1m to drive from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station.

Where can I stay near Grand Central Station?

There are 1149+ hotels available in Grand Central Station.

Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station by train, bus, car, or taxi

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1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
1h 43m
$6–8
Line 550 bus, bus, line 56 bus
1. Take the bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 550
2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
3. Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Canalbus 56
3h 22m
$8–13
Drive 47.8 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Stationcar 47.8 mi
1h 1m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Grand Central Stationtaxi 47.8 mi
1h 1m
$150–180

Crystal Lake to Grand Central Station by train and foot

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Distance: 44.1 mi
Duration: 1h 43m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Grand Central Station, IL, USA?

Metra operates a train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Grand Central Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, and Washington & Canal in around 3h 22m.

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