What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America is to drive which costs $4 - $7 and takes 42 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America is to drive which takes 42 min and costs $4 - $7.

Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Six Flags Great America?

No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake station to Six Flags Great America. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake Metra Station and arriving at Washington St & Milwaukee Ave via Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance and College of Lake County. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Six Flags Great America?

No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Waukegan via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Six Flags Great America is 43 miles. The road distance is 25 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America without a car is to line 806 bus and line 570 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $5 - $8.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America?

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America bus from?

Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America train from?

Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.

Train or bus from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America is to line 806 bus and line 570 bus which takes 3h 50m and costs $5 - $8. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $13 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America bus arrive?

Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Fox Lake Town Center station.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America train arrive?

Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America is 25 miles. It takes approximately 42 min to drive from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America.

Where can I stay near Six Flags Great America?

There are 135+ hotels available in Six Flags Great America.

Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America - 4 ways to travel via train

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There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 806 bus, line 570 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Fox Lake Town Centerbus 806
2. Take the bus from Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance to College of Lake Countybus 570
3h 50m
$6–8
Drive 24.8 mi
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1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great Americacar 24.8 mi
42 min
$5–7
Train
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Clybourntrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain Up-N
4h 23m
$9–13
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great Americataxi 24.8 mi
42 min
$80–95

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Distance: 42.5 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Six Flags Great America, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Six Flags Great America via Fox Lake Town Center, Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance, College of Lake County, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Six Flags Great America via Clybourn, Waukegan, Waukegan Metra Station, and Washington St & Milwaukee Ave/Riverside Dr in around 4h 23m.

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