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How to get fromDallas to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Dallas to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, or car

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  1. Fly Dallas to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DAL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 30m
    $89–409

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Dallas to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    24h 11m
    $334–650

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dallas to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus Milwaukee
    25h 57m
    $158–312

  4. Drive 929 mi

    1. Drive from Dallas to Crystal Lakecar car 929 mi
    16h 1m
    $170–245

  5. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DFW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 13m
    $160–485

  6. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DFW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 30m
    $131–436

  7. Fly Dallas to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dallas (DAL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DAL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 18m
    $168–707

  8. Fly Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DFW - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 17m
    $175–704

Dallas to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration24h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$334Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 855.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 30m

What companies run services between Dallas, TX, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Dallas to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 24h 11m. Alternatively, Tornado Bus Company operates a bus from Dallas to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan once daily. Tickets cost $150–300 and the journey takes 18h 53m.

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