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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Lake Forestby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Lake Forest.train train Up-N
    2h 41m
    $7–10

  2. Drive 28.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Lake Forestcar car 28.3 mi
    46 min
    $6–8

  3. Line 806 bus, line 570 bus, line 572 bus

    1. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Fox Lake Town Centerbus bus 806
    2. Take the bus from Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance to College of Lake Countybus bus 570
    3. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Washington St & Sheridan Rdbus bus 572
    4h 22m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Lake Foresttaxi taxi 28.3 mi
    46 min
    $90–110

Crystal Lake to Lake Forest by train

Calendar137Weekly Trains
Duration2h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 65.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 41m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Lake Forest. via Clybourn in around 2h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Lake Forest. via Fox Lake Town Center, Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance, College of Lake County, Washington St & Sheridan Rd, and Waukegan in around 4h 22m.

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