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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Rochesterby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Rochester by train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Rochester

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane ORD - ROC
    4h 29m
    $123–581

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    17h 34m
    $98–208

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    13h 59m
    $199–400

  4. Drive 642.7 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Rochestercar car 642.7 mi
    11h 23m
    $118–170

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Rochester

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane MDW - ROC
    5h 5m
    $143–781

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF)plane plane ORD - BUF
    3. Take the bus from Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    6h 21m
    $168–329

Crystal Lake to Rochester by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$199Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Rochester via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Rochester Bus Stop via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Cleveland Bus Station in around 17h 34m.

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