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

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

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  1. Fly Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 31m
    $69–405

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    20h 45m
    $264–612

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    22h 33m
    $169–261

  4. Drive  978.3 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Crystal Lakecar car 978.3 mi
    15h 45m
    $179–258

  5. Fly Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 46m
    $145–199

  6. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - 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 31m
    $253–795

  7. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 1m
    $89–372

  8. Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane COS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 7m
    $105–463

Denver to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$264Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 956.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Denver, CO, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Denver to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 20h 45m.

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