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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Peoriaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Peoria by train, bus, car, or plane

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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 Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus Peoria line
    6h 40m
    $51–69

  2. Drive 150.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Peoriacar car 150.5 mi
    3h 24m
    $28–40

  3. Train, bus via Galesburg

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h
    $74–142

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ORD - PIA
    4h 38m
    $44–273

Crystal Lake to Peoria by train and bus

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 211.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Peoria. However, you can take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, walk to Multi-Modal Facility, then take the bus to Peoria. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Peoria Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 7h.

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