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

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There are 5 ways to get from Elkhart to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    4h 21m
    $42–76

  2. Line 30 bus, bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Franklin & 6th to South Street Stationbus bus 30
    2. Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 17m
    $24–40

  3. Bus, line 56 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    6h 15m
    $44–64

  4. Drive 151.4 mi

    1. Drive from Elkhart to Crystal Lakecar car 151.4 mi
    3h 10m
    $28–40

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SBN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 52m
    $95–340

Elkhart to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 143.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 21m

What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via 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 6h 15m.

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