What is the cheapest way to get from Glenview to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Glenview to Crystal Lake is to line 208 bus and line 607 bus and line 550 bus which costs $4 - $7 and takes 3h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Glenview to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Glenview to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 49 min and costs $5 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Glenview and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Glenview to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Golf Rd & Overlook Dr 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 20m.

Is there a direct train between Glenview and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Glenview to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Glenview and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.

How far is it from Glenview to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Glenview and Crystal Lake is 36 miles. The road distance is 32.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Glenview to Crystal Lake without a car is to line 208 bus and train which takes 1h 58m and costs $6 - $9.

How long does it take to get from Glenview to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 1h 58m to get from Glenview to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Glenview to Crystal Lake bus from?

Glenview to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Golf Rd & Overlook Dr station.

Where do I catch the Glenview to Crystal Lake train from?

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

Train or bus from Glenview to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from Glenview to Crystal Lake is to line 208 bus and line 607 bus and line 550 bus which takes 3h 20m and costs $4 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $10 - $14 and takes 2h 43m.

Where does the Glenview to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

Glenview to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Northwest Transportation Center station.

Where does the Glenview to Crystal Lake train arrive?

Glenview to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Glenview to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Glenview to Crystal Lake is 33 miles. It takes approximately 49 min to drive from Glenview to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 96+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Glenview to Crystal Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, and line 208 bus

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

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Line 208 bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Golf Rd & Overlook Dr to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus 208
2. Take the train from Des Plaines to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
1h 58m
$6–9
Line 208 bus, line 607 bus, line 550 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Golf Rd & Overlook Dr to Northwest Transportation Centerbus 208
2. Take the bus from Northwest Transportation Center to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 607
3. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus 550
3h 20m
$4–6
Drive 32.4 mi
1. Drive from Glenview to Crystal Lakecar 32.4 mi
49 min
$6–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Glenview to Crystal Laketaxi 32.4 mi
49 min
$100–130
Train
1. Take the train from Glenview to Chicago Union Stationtrain Md-N
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
2h 43m
$10–13

Glenview to Crystal Lake by bus and train

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1h 58mAverage Duration

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Distance: 35.5 mi
Duration: 1h 58m

What companies run services between Glenview, Cook County, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Golf Rd & Overlook Dr to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Northwest Transportation Center and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Glenview to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 43m.

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