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How to get fromDes Moines to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 8m
    $70–363

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    9h 43m
    $56–100

  3. Drive  308.6 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Crystal Lakecar car 308.6 mi
    5h 26m
    $57–82

  4. Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 19m
    $81–414

  5. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 40m
    $64–307

  6. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 30m
    $78–166

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    12h 46m
    $89–142

Des Moines to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar19Weekly Services
Duration9h 43mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 8m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Des Moines to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Bloomington-Normal, Uptown Station, Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 12h 46m.

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