What is the cheapest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 51 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 51 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Glen Ellyn and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Glen Ellyn station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Geneva Metra Station and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 51m.

Is there a direct train between Glen Ellyn and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Glen Ellyn and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.

How far is it from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Glen Ellyn and Crystal Lake is 66 miles. The road distance is 33.1 miles.

How do I travel from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $7 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 2h 47m to get from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake bus from?

Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Geneva Metra Station.

Where do I catch the Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake train from?

Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Glen Ellyn station.

Train or bus from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 2h 47m and costs $7 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 801 bus and line 550 bus, which costs $6 - $11 and takes 3h 51m.

Where does the Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station.

Where does the Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake train arrive?

Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake is 33 miles. It takes approximately 51 min to drive from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 91+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 801 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Glen Ellyn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
2h 47m
$8–9
Drive 32.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lakecar 32.9 mi
51 min
$6–9
Line 801 bus, line 550 bus
1. Take the bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 801
2. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus 550
3h 51m
$7–11
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Laketaxi 32.9 mi
51 min
$100–130

Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake by train

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Distance: 65.8 mi
Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC in around 2h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Geneva, Geneva Metra Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 3h 51m.

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