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How to get fromKentucky to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kentucky to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 18m
    $93–419

  2. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 31m
    $54–305

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    8h 11m
    $59–68

  4. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 25m
    $92–185

  5. Drive 341.4 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Crystal Lakecar car 341.4 mi
    6h 3m
    $63–90

  6. Fly Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Owensboro–Daviess County Regional Airport (OWB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OWB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 7m
    $98–235

  7. Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 35m
    $60–356

  8. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 26m
    $158–814

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 34m
    $70–404

  10. Bus, train via Indianapolis #2

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 33m
    $61–110

Kentucky to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Kentucky to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Lexington-Airport-LEX airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 11m.

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