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

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Sarasota by train, plane, 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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane ORD - SRQ
    5h 52m
    $88–414

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    32h 25m
    $211–337

  3. Train, Amtrak Thruway

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Tampatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Tampa Union Station to Sarasota Amtrak Bus Stopbus bus
    46h 56m

  4. Drive  1,218.6 mi

    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Sarasotacar car 1,218.6 mi
    21h 47m
    $223–322

  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 Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ)plane plane MDW - SRQ
    6h 19m
    $118–614

Crystal Lake to Sarasota by train and bus

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration32h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,106 mi
  • Duration: 5h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Sarasota. However, you can take the train to Irving Park, walk to Irving Park-Blue, take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ), walk to Airport Cir @ Bradenton Connector Ns, then take the bus to Downtown Transfer Station. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Ringling Blvd @ East Ave via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, Atlanta Bus Station, Tampa Bus Station, Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Center, and Cattlemen Transit Station in around 32h 25m.

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