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

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There are 6 ways to get from Jacksonville to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JAX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 56m
    $74–345

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station 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 47m
    $165–289

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Jacksonville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    38h 40m
    $411–914

  4. Drive  1,024.3 mi

    1. Drive from Jacksonville to Crystal Lakecar car 1,024.3 mi
    19h 36m
    $187–270

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane JAX - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 6m
    $120–386

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Jacksonville (JAX) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane JAX - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 24m
    $164–654

Jacksonville to Crystal Lake by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 928 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Jacksonville, FL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Jacksonville to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 27h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from State St + Davis St to Crystal Lake via Amtrak Station, Jacksonville, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 38h 40m.

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