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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Starved Rock State Parkby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Starved Rock State Park by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Mendota Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mendota Station to Starved Rock State Parktaxi taxi
    4h 24m
    $105–150

  2. Drive 84.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Starved Rock State Parkcar car 84.3 mi
    2h 1m
    $16–23

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Oglesbybus bus Greyhound US0145S
    6h 28m
    $59–90

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  • Distance: 152.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Starved Rock State Park, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Crystal Lake to Starved Rock State Park. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Mendota Station, then take the taxi to Starved Rock State Park. Alternatively, you can take a train from Crystal Lake to Starved Rock State Park via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, Chicago Bus Station, and Oglesby in around 6h 28m.

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