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

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Northbrook by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Northbrooktrain train Md-N
    2h 51m
    $10–13

  2. Line 208 bus, line 422 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 208
    2. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Shermer Waltersbus bus 422
    4h 39m
    $5–8

  3. Train, line 208 bus, line 422 bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Cumberlandtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Cumberland Metra to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 208
    3. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Shermer Waltersbus bus 422
    3h 28m
    $8–10

  4. Drive  28.9 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Northbrookcar car 28.9 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Northbrooktaxi taxi 28.9 mi
    45 min
    $90–110

Crystal Lake to Northbrook by train and foot

Calendar154Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Northbrook via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Shermer Walters via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Northwest Transportation Center, and Old Orchard Mall - Macy's in around 4h 39m.

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