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How to get fromIowa City to Crystal Lakeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 48m
    $53–75

  2. Drive  198.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Iowa City to Crystal Lakecar car 198.5 mi
    3h 38m
    $34–49

  3. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train

    1. Drive from Iowa City to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 27m
    $91–302

  4. Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h
    $49–259

Iowa City to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar27Weekly Services
Duration7h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 278.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Iowa City, IA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Iowa City to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can drive from Iowa City to Crystal Lake in around 3h 38m.

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