What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis is to train and bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $60.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis station. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at Indianapolis Union Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Indianapolis?

No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Indianapolis is 225 miles. The road distance is 227.6 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 40m and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Indianapolis bus from?

Crystal Lake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Indianapolis train from?

Crystal Lake to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.

Train or bus from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 8h 1m.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Indianapolis bus arrive?

Crystal Lake to Indianapolis bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.

What is the time difference between Crystal Lake and Indianapolis?

Indianapolis is 1h ahead of Crystal Lake. It is currently 6:38 PM in Crystal Lake and 7:38 PM in Indianapolis.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Indianapolis train arrive?

Crystal Lake to Indianapolis train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Indianapolis is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis.

Where can I stay near Indianapolis?

There are 874+ hotels available in Indianapolis.

Crystal Lake to Indianapolis - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Greyhound), or subway

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Train, bus
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
5h 40m
$37–55
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus 605
2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Chicago
8h 1m
$36–63
Train
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 23m
$59–130
Drive 226.2 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Indianapoliscar 226.2 mi
4h 12m
$42–60
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane ORD - IND
4h 48m
$430–914
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane MDW - IND
5h 24m
$75–514

Crystal Lake to Indianapolis by train and bus

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Distance: 223.8 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Indianapolis Union Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 1m.

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