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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Portageby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Portage by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, 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 Portagetrain train Empire Builder / ...
    5h 48m
    $64–130

  2. Drive 124.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Portagecar car 124.4 mi
    2h 26m
    $23–33

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Portagetrain train
    7h 18m
    $70–112

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    3. Take the taxi from Madison-Airport-MSN to Portagetaxi taxi
    4h 13m
    $158–542

Crystal Lake to Portage by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 220.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Portage via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 48m.

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