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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Indianapolisby train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, bus (Flixbus), or subway

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100 / ...
    5h 40m
    $37–65

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    7h 59m
    $36–63

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    7h 23m
    $69–140

  4. Drive 226.2 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Indianapoliscar car 226.2 mi
    4h 12m
    $42–60

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    4h 47m
    $430–1,314

  6. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MDW - IND
    5h 29m
    $75–504

Crystal Lake to Indianapolis by train and bus

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration5h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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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 via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 59m.

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