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How to get fromFranklin Park to Crystal Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Franklin Park to Crystal Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train, line 550 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Franklin Park to Elgintrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus bus 550
    2h 24m
    $7–10

  2. Bus, line 550 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus bus 550
    2h 44m
    $4–5

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Franklin Park to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2h 34m
    $10–13

  4. Drive 35.9 mi

    1. Drive from Franklin Park to Crystal Lakecar car 35.9 mi
    49 min
    $7–10

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Franklin Park to Crystal Laketaxi taxi 35.9 mi
    49 min
    $110–140

Franklin Park to Crystal Lake by train and bus

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration2h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 42 mi
  • Duration: 2h 24m

What companies run services between Franklin Park, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Franklin Park to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 25th Ave/Rose St & Franklin Ave to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 2h 44m.

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