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

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There are 9 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 15m
    $78–309

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    8h 19m
    $54–85

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Louisville Bus Station 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
    $82–175

  4. Drive  341.4 mi

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

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

    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 26m
    $59–345

  6. 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 20m
    $158–814

  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 40m
    $65–406

  8. 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
    $160–374

  9. Bus, train via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 11m
    $67–102

Kentucky to Crystal Lake by bus, foot, and train

Calendar40Weekly Services
Duration8h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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 Bus Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 19m.

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