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How to get fromCrystal Lake to San Diegoby train, plane, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane ORD - SAN
    6h 45m
    $158–662

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Fullerton Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to San Diegotrain train
    2d
    $739–1,580

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Los Angeles Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Los Angeles to San Diegobus bus
    2d 6h
    $379–710

  4. Drive 2,052.9 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to San Diegocar car 2,052.9 mi
    32h 28m
    $375–542

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MDW - SAN
    7h 28m
    $198–812

  6. Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane MKE - SAN
    8h 20m
    $261–947

Crystal Lake to San Diego by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$739Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,766.8 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and San Diego, CA, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to San Diego via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, and Fullerton Amtrak Station in around 2d.

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