There are 4 ways to get from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
4h 21m$54–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
6h 57m$32–57Drive 191.4 mi
- Drive from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lakecar 191.4 mi
3h 32m$35–51Fly, train
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
4h 55m$38–224
Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake is to bus which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo Bus Stop and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Jefferson & Washington, Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
The distance between Kalamazoo and Crystal Lake is 182 miles. The road distance is 192.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $50 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kalamazoo Bus Stop station.
Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 4h 21m and costs $50 - $110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $60 and takes 6h 57m.
What companies run services between Kalamazoo, MI, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 6h 57m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–210
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–90
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- 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 Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $23–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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
Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Crystal Lake is 1h behind Kalamazoo. It is currently 10:41 PM in Kalamazoo and 9:41 PM in Crystal Lake.
Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake is 192 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kalamazoo to Crystal Lake.
There are 78+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.







