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How to get fromHartford to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Hartford to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BDL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 39m
    $90–466

  2. Fly Bradley International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Bradley International Airport (BDL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BDL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 34m
    $74–375

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    23h 41m
    $523–833

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to New York Midtownbus bus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    27h 31m
    $165–269

  5. Drive  935.9 mi

    1. Drive from Hartford to Crystal Lakecar car 935.9 mi
    15h 51m
    $171–247

  6. Train to Tweed-New Haven Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Hartford Amtrak Station to New Haventrain train
    2. Fly from Tweed-New Haven Airport (HVN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HVN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 50m
    $138–456

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Hartford Union Station to Port Authority Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    29h 8m
    $183–290

Hartford to Crystal Lake by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$523Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 842.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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

You can take a train from Hartford Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Springfield, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hartford Union Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington-Blue, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 27h 31m.

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