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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Minneapolisby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Minneapolis by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    4h 30m
    $230–414

  2. Drive 355.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Minneapoliscar car 355.3 mi
    6h 12m
    $65–94

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    10h 51m
    $141–282

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to UMN - Minneapolisbus bus
    11h 42m
    $99–159

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    5h 21m
    $85–494

  6. Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    6h 7m
    $643–1,049

  7. 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 Chicago to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150S
    13h 49m
    $85–160

Crystal Lake to Minneapolis by train, bus, and tram

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration10h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Government Plaza Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Union Depot Station in around 10h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Minneapolis Bus Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Cumberland, and Chicago in around 13h 49m.

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