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How to get fromLafayette to Crystal Lakeby bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Lafayette to Crystal Lake by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, train via Des Plaines

    best
    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    4h 4m
    $61–80

  2. Drive 168.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lafayette to Crystal Lakecar car 168.3 mi
    3h 11m
    $31–45

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    5h 29m
    $47–90

  4. Fly from Purdue University Airport, train

    1. Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 55m
    $37–233

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    4h 31m
    $33–55

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Purdue Memorial Union to O'Hare Multi-Modal Facilitybus bus Purdue
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    5h 19m
    $59–77

  7. Shuttle to Indianapolis, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Holiday Inn City Centre to Indianapolis Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IND - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 4m
    $442–1,145

Lafayette to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 4m

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

You can take a train from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 29m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Purdue Memorial Union to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility, O'Hare MMF Bay 8, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 5h 19m.

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