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How to get fromKansas City to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 55m
    $62–382

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 20m
    $236–359

  3. Drive  500 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Crystal Lakecar car 500 mi
    8h 36m
    $86–124

  4. Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 2m
    $88–513

  5. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 32m
    $73–323

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 12m
    $152–751

Kansas City to Crystal Lake by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$236Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 471.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kansas City to Crystal Lake via Naperville, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 20m.

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