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How to get fromFort Lauderdale to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Fort Lauderdale to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FLL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 16m
    $189–615

  2. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MIA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 52m
    $107–459

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    32h 40m
    $215–408

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2d
    $668–1,349

  5. Drive 1,352.1 mi

    1. Drive from Fort Lauderdale to Crystal Lakecar car 1,352.1 mi
    23h 55m
    $247–357

  6. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane FLL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 20m
    $110–476

  7. Train to Miami International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale Station to Miami Airport Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Miami International Airport (MIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MIA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 45m
    $171–768

  8. Train to President Donald J. Trump International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Fort Lauderdale to West Palm Beachtrain train
    2. Fly from President Donald J. Trump International Airport (PBI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PBI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 57m
    $126–519

  9. Fly Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Fort Lauderdale–Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane FLL - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi taxi
    6h 54m
    $236–649

Fort Lauderdale to Crystal Lake by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration32h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,235.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Ft Lauderdale Broward Park & Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 32h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Fort Lauderdale Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 2d.

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