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How to get fromEvanston to Crystal Lakeby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Evanston to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dodge Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus Pulse Dempster Line / ...
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    1h 54m
    $6–9

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Davis St & Ridge Ave to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    3h 46m
    $5–7

  3. Drive 38.7 mi

    1. Drive from Evanston to Crystal Lakecar car 38.7 mi
    59 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Evanston to Crystal Laketaxi taxi 38.7 mi
    59 min
    $120–150

Evanston to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration1h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 35.9 mi
  • Duration: 1h 54m

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.

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