There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Waukegan by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Clybourntrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Clybourn to Waukegantrain Up-N
3h$8–10Line 806 bus, line 570 bus, line 572 bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Fox Lake Town Centerbus 806
- Take the bus from Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance to College of Lake Countybus 570
- Take the bus from College of Lake County to Washington St & Jackson Stbus 572
3h 33m$6–8Drive 29.2 mi
- Drive from Crystal Lake to Waukegancar 29.2 mi
47 min$6–8Taxi
- Take the taxi from Crystal Lake to Waukegantaxi 29.2 mi
47 min$90–110
Crystal Lake to Waukegan by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Waukegan is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Waukegan is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Crystal Lake station to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake Metra Station and arriving at Washington St & Jackson St via Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance and College of Lake County. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Waukegan. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Waukegan via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Waukegan is 74 miles. The road distance is 29.3 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Waukegan without a car is to train which takes 3h and costs $7 - $10.
It takes approximately 3h to get from Crystal Lake to Waukegan, including transfers.
Crystal Lake to Waukegan bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Crystal Lake Metra Station.
Crystal Lake to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Waukegan is to train which takes 3h and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 806 bus and line 570 bus and line 572 bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Waukegan via Clybourn in around 3h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Washington St & Jackson St via Fox Lake Town Center, Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance, and College of Lake County in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Crystal Lake to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to Waukegan
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $2–3
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Fox Lake Town Center
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance to College of Lake County
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from College of Lake County to Washington St & Jackson St
- Ave. Duration
- 27 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
UnCrabby Cabby
- Phone
- +1 630 397 9029
Niles Flash Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 647 8777
O'Hare Taxi LLC
- Phone
- +1 630 589 4152
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More Questions & Answers
Crystal Lake to Waukegan bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Fox Lake Town Center station.
Crystal Lake to Waukegan train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Waukegan is 29 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Crystal Lake to Waukegan.
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