There are 8 ways to get from Denver to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus
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Fly Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DEN - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
6h 29m$77–422Train
- Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain California Zephyr
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
20h 45m$286–618Bus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
23h 56m$152–284Drive 978.3 mi
- Drive from Denver to Crystal Lakecar 978.3 mi
15h 45m$179–258Fly Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane DEN - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
6h 51m$148–213Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DEN - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
8h 29m$262–811Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane COS - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
8h 58m$94–402Bus to Colorado Springs Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus
- Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane COS - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
9h 7m$110–453
Denver to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Denver to Crystal Lake is to bus which costs $150 - $290 and takes 23h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Denver to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 6h 29m and costs $75 - $430.
No, there is no direct bus from Denver station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Denver Union Station and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Harrison & Jefferson, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Denver to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Denver and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 45m.
The distance between Denver and Crystal Lake is 962 miles. The road distance is 984 miles.
The best way to get from Denver to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 20h 45m and costs $280 - $650.
It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Denver to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Denver to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Denver Union Station.
Denver to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Denver station.
The best way to get from Denver to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 20h 45m and costs $280 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $150 - $290 and takes 23h 56m.
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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 23h 56m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Colorado Springs Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–410
Flights from Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport via Omaha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–400
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Sunday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Denver to General Mitchell International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Sunday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–420
Flights from Colorado Springs Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Denver to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Crystal Lake is 1h ahead of Denver. It is currently 8:04 AM in Denver and 9:04 AM in Crystal Lake.
Denver to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Denver to Crystal Lake is 984 miles. It takes approximately 15h 45m to drive from Denver to Crystal Lake.
There are 97+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.




