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

The cheapest way to get from Gurnee to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $4 - $8 and takes 44 min.

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

The fastest way to get from Gurnee to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 44 min and costs $4 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Gurnee and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Gurnee to Crystal Lake station. However, there are services departing from Grand Ave & Ferndale St and arriving at Crystal Lake Metra Station via College of Lake County and Fox Lake Town Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.

Is there a direct train between Gurnee and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Gurnee to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Crystal Lake via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 50m.

How far is it from Gurnee to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Gurnee and Crystal Lake is 78 miles. The road distance is 27 miles.

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

The best way to get from Gurnee to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $8 - $14.

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

It takes approximately 3h 50m to get from Gurnee to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

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

Gurnee to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Grand Ave & Ferndale St station.

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

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

Train or bus from Gurnee to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from Gurnee to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 3h 50m and costs $8 - $14. Alternatively, you can line 565 bus and line 570 bus and line 806 bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 4h 4m.

Where does the Gurnee to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

Gurnee to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at College of Lake County station.

Where does the Gurnee to Crystal Lake train arrive?

Gurnee to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.

Can I drive from Gurnee to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Gurnee to Crystal Lake is 27 miles. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Gurnee to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 78+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Gurnee to Crystal Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 565 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
3h 50m
$9–13
Line 565 bus, line 570 bus, line 806 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Grand Ave & Ferndale St to College of Lake Countybus 565
2. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrancebus 570
3. Take the bus from Fox Lake Town Center to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 806
4h 4m
$5–8
Drive 26.9 mi
1. Drive from Gurnee to Crystal Lakecar 26.9 mi
44 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Gurnee to Crystal Laketaxi 26.9 mi
44 min
$85–110

Gurnee to Crystal Lake by bus and train

133Weekly Services

3h 50mAverage Duration

$9Cheapest Price

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Distance: 77.7 mi
Duration: 3h 50m

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

You can take a bus from Grand Ave & N Greenleaf St/Old Grand Ave to Crystal Lake via Waukegan Metra Station, Waukegan, and Clybourn in around 3h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Ave & Ferndale St to Crystal Lake Metra Station via College of Lake County, Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance, and Fox Lake Town Center in around 4h 4m.

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