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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Northwestern Universityby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to Davis CTA Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    1h 45m
    $7–9

  2. Line 550 bus, line 607 bus, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 607
    3. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Davis CTA Stationbus bus 208
    3h 41m
    $4–7

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Clybourntrain train Up-Nw
    2h 14m
    $7–8

  4. Drive 38.8 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Northwestern Universitycar car 38.8 mi
    1h
    $8–11

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Northwestern Universitytaxi taxi 38.8 mi
    1h
    $120–150

Crystal Lake to Northwestern University by train, bus, and foot

Calendar137Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 38.6 mi
  • Duration: 1h 45m

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

Metra operates a train from Crystal Lake to Clybourn hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Northwestern University via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Northwest Transportation Center, and Davis CTA Station in around 3h 41m.

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