What is the cheapest way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 3h 42m and costs $55 - $270.

Is there a direct train between Lansing and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Lansing station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from East Lansing Amtrak Station and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Lansing to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Lansing and Crystal Lake is 230 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.

How do I travel from Lansing to Crystal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 7h 19m and costs $60 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 3h 42m to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lansing to Crystal Lake train from?

Lansing to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from East Lansing Amtrak Station.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Crystal Lake?

Crystal Lake is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 4:02 AM in Lansing and 3:02 AM in Crystal Lake.

Where does the Lansing to Crystal Lake train arrive?

Lansing to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Lansing to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Crystal Lake is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 39m to drive from Lansing to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 96+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Lansing to Crystal Lake - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
3h 42m
$56–264
Drive 261.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Lansing to Crystal Lakecar 261.8 mi
4h 39m
$48–69
Train
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
7h 19m
$62–154
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
7h 59m
$62–89
Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the bus from Lansing to Flintbus
2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane FNT - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
6h 7m
$83–322
Bus, train via South Haven
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
8h 28m
$48–80

Lansing to Crystal Lake by bus and train

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7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 228.8 mi
Duration: 3h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Lansing, MI to Crystal Lake via East Lansing, MI, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 19m.

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