There are 5 ways to get from Evanston to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Dodge Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
- Take the train from Des Plaines to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
1h 54m$6–9Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 208
3h 46m$5–7Drive 38.7 mi
- Drive from Evanston to Crystal Lakecar 38.7 mi
59 min$7–10Taxi
- Take the taxi from Evanston to Crystal Laketaxi 38.7 mi
59 min$120–150Train
- Take the train from Evanston to Clybourntrain Up-N
- Take the train from Clybourn to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
2h 9m$6–8
Evanston to Crystal Lake by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Evanston to Crystal Lake is to bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Evanston to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 59 min and costs $6 - $10.
No, there is no direct bus from Evanston to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Davis St & Ridge Ave and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Northwest Transportation Center and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 46m.
No, there is no direct train from Evanston to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Evanston and arriving at Crystal Lake via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Evanston and Crystal Lake is 36 miles. The road distance is 38.9 miles.
The best way to get from Evanston to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 1h 54m and costs $6 - $9.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Evanston to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Evanston to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Davis St & Ridge Ave station.
Evanston to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Evanston station.
The best way to get from Evanston to Crystal Lake is to bus which takes 3h 46m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $5 - $9 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
Pace Bus operates a bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Center hourly. Tickets cost $2–4 and the journey takes 1h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Evanston to Crystal Lake via Clybourn in around 2h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Des Plaines to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Evanston to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–5
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $3–5
Train from Clybourn to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Dodge Station to Des Plaines Metra Station
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Norshore Cab
- Phone
- +1 847 864 7500
- Website
- norshorecab.com
American Taxi
- Phone
- +1 847 673 1000
- Website
- americantaxi.com
Chicago Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 847 297 5556
- Website
- chicagocabservice.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, Thanksgiving 2018: How to travel stress-free, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Evanston to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Northwest Transportation Center station.
Evanston to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Evanston to Crystal Lake is 39 miles. It takes approximately 59 min to drive from Evanston to Crystal Lake.
There are 98+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.