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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 11m
    $101–194

  2. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 24m
    $52–258

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    8h 43m
    $55–98

  4. Drive 328 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Crystal Lakecar car 328 mi
    5h 41m
    $60–87

  5. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 40m
    $159–664

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    10h 42m
    $104–154

  7. Fly Detroit to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 57m
    $140–475

  8. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Detroit to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 15m
    $64–326

  9. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - 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
    7h 42m
    $644–1,053

Detroit to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 10h 42m.

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