There are 4 ways to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 51m$38–64Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
7h 47m$35–61Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
7h 5m$73–138Drive 226.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Crystal Lakecar 226.5 mi
4h 12m$42–60
Indiana to Crystal Lake by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake is to bus and train which costs $35 - $65 and takes 5h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 4h 12m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Indiana to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
The distance between Indiana and Crystal Lake is 230 miles. The road distance is 227.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 51m and costs $35 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Indiana to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
Indiana to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 7h 5m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $65 and takes 7h 47m.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Indianapolis to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 7h 47m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Indiana to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Crystal Lake is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 8:33 PM in Indiana and 7:33 PM in Crystal Lake.
Indiana to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Crystal Lake is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Indiana to Crystal Lake.
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