There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)
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Train
best- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationtrain Pere Marquette
4h 12m$37–70Drive 142.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Crystal Lake to Saint Josephcar 142.7 mi
2h 43m$26–38Train, bus
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
4h 12m$39–60Bus, line 56 bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jeffersonbus 56
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Stationbus
5h 54m$38–63
Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Jefferson Park Transit Center and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph station. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Saint Joseph is 133 miles. The road distance is 143.5 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph without a car is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph, including transfers.
Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.
Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph is to train which takes 4h 12m and costs $35 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 56 bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 54m.
What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Saint Joseph, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Jefferson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 54m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to St. Joseph-Benton Harbor Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 888-968-7282
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
Bus from Jefferson Park Transit Center to Washington & Jefferson
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- Chicago Transit Authority
- Schedules at
- Chicago Transit Authority Schedules & Routes
- Adult
- $3
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More Questions & Answers
Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Rosemont CTA Station.
Saint Joseph is 1h ahead of Crystal Lake. It is currently 2:16 PM in Crystal Lake and 3:16 PM in Saint Joseph.
Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph is 144 miles. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Crystal Lake to Saint Joseph.
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