There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Urbana by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
5h 25m$50–96Drive 160.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Crystal Lake to Urbanacar 160.6 mi
3h 38m$30–43Train, bus
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus FlixBus N2521
5h 48m$31–51Train, fly
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
3h 49m$65–299Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminalbus Chicago to Champaign via shopping SB / ...
6h 23m$49–66
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Urbana is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Urbana is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Main St & Crystal Lake Av and arriving at Green & Race via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Woodfield Mall and Illinois Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Urbana. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 25m.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Urbana is 177 miles. The road distance is 161.6 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Urbana without a car is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Crystal Lake to Urbana, including transfers.
Crystal Lake to Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
Crystal Lake to Urbana train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Urbana is to train which takes 5h 25m and costs $50 - $100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 23m.
What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Urbana, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Square Garage East via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Champaign-Urbana, and Illinois Terminal in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
- 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
Train from Crystal Lake to Irving Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
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More Questions & Answers
Crystal Lake to Urbana bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Illinois Terminal station.
Crystal Lake to Urbana train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Urbana is 162 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Crystal Lake to Urbana.
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