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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lincoln to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    4h 54m
    $59–114

  2. Drive 172.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lincoln to Crystal Lakecar car 172.5 mi
    3h 28m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    6h 53m
    $58–86

  4. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 24m
    $59–277

  5. Train to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 10m
    $47–254

Lincoln to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 199.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 54m

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

You can take a train from Lincoln Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 54m.

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