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

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There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Lafayette by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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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 Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus Chicago
    4h 59m
    $32–55

  2. Drive 168 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Lafayettecar car 168 mi
    3h 11m
    $31–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    5h 30m
    $44–90

  4. Train, fly to Purdue University Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane ORD - LAF
    4h 11m
    $44–273

  5. 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 O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Purdue Memorial Unionbus bus Ord
    7h 17m
    $59–76

  6. Train, fly to Indianapolis, shuttle

    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
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Indianapolis Airport to Holiday Inn City Centreshuttle bus
    5h 27m
    $442–1,147

Crystal Lake to Lafayette by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 164.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 59m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Purdue Memorial Union via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, and O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility in around 7h 17m.

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