There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane IND - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
3h 39m$432–1,057Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
8h 14m$38–68Bus, train via Lafayette
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Unionbus
- Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus
- Take the train from Des Plaines to Crystal Laketrain
6h 19m$89–120Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
8h 25m$79–159Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Crystal Lake230.2 mi
4h 25mDrive 230.2 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lakecar 230.2 mi
4h 25m$42–61Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane IND - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
3h 51m$54–337
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake by bus, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake is to bus and train which costs $35 - $70 and takes 8h 14m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 3h 39m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct train from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) and Crystal Lake is 225 miles. The road distance is 231.5 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train via Lafayette which takes 6h 19m and costs $85 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 39m to get from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Crystal Lake is 1h behind Indianapolis Airport (IND). It is currently 3:40 AM in Indianapolis Airport (IND) and 2:40 AM in Crystal Lake.
Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake is 232 miles. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Indianapolis Airport (IND) to Crystal Lake.
What companies run services between Indianapolis Airport (IND), USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis Airport to Crystal Lake via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–330
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Des Plaines to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–6
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $4–6
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 765-637-5124
- [email protected]
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
Bus from Indianapolis Airport to Purdue Memorial Union
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $28–36
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $28–31
- Walk up Cash
- $33–36
Bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $56–75
- Website
- Reindeer Shuttle
- Online Advance
- $56–61
- Walk up Cash
- $65–75
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Indianapolis-IND to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- On demand
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