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

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Niles is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 50 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Niles is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Niles?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Niles. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Cumberland CTA Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Niles?

No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Niles. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Park Ridge via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Niles?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Niles is 31 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

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

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Niles without a car is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $6 - $10.

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

It takes approximately 1h 16m to get from Crystal Lake to Niles, including transfers.

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

Crystal Lake to Niles bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Main St & Crystal Lake Av station.

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

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

Train or bus from Crystal Lake to Niles?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Niles is to train which takes 1h 16m and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 550 bus and bus and line 290 bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 2h 20m.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Niles bus arrive?

Crystal Lake to Niles bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Niles train arrive?

Crystal Lake to Niles train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Park Ridge station.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Niles?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Niles is 33 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Crystal Lake to Niles.

Where can I stay near Niles?

There are 1374+ hotels available in Niles.

Crystal Lake to Niles - 4 ways to travel via train, line 550 bus, and bus

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

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1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Park Ridgetrain Up-Nw
1h 16m
$6–9
Line 550 bus, bus, line 290 bus
1. Take the bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 550
2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Avebus 290
2h 20m
$6–13
Drive 32.7 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Nilescar 32.7 mi
50 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Nilestaxi 32.7 mi
50 min
$100–130

Crystal Lake to Niles by train and bus

117Weekly Services

1h 16mAverage Duration

$6Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31.1 mi
Duration: 1h 16m

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

Metra operates a train from Crystal Lake to Park Ridge hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Cumberland, and Cumberland CTA Station in around 2h 20m.

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