What is the cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 38m.

What is the fastest way to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $35 - $55.

Is there a direct bus between Iowa City and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Iowa City to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Iowa City and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Iowa City to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Iowa City and Crystal Lake is 269 miles. The road distance is 199.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 6h 53m and costs $40 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Iowa City to Crystal Lake bus from?

Iowa City to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Iowa City station.

Where does the Iowa City to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

Iowa City to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Iowa City to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa City to Crystal Lake is 200 miles. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Iowa City to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 96+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Iowa City to Crystal Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Iowa City to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
6h 53m
$44–66
Drive 198.5 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Iowa City to Crystal Lakecar 198.5 mi
3h 38m
$37–53
Bus to Quad City International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
6h 50m
$47–258
Bus
1. Take the bus from Iowa City to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123S / ...
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
8h 52m
$42–69
Bus to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Court St Transportation Center to GTC Bay 9bus
2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CID - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
6h 53m

Iowa City to Crystal Lake by bus, foot, and train

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6h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 267 mi
Duration: 6h 53m

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

You can take a bus from Iowa City to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 8h 52m.

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