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

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There are 6 ways to get from Lincoln to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Lincoln Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LNK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 49m
    $77–444

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    13h 59m
    $101–181

  3. Drive 495.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Crystal Lakecar car 495.1 mi
    8h 32m
    $91–131

  4. Drive to Manhattan Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Lincoln to Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK)car car
    2. Fly from Manhattan Regional Airport (MHK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MHK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 58m
    $80–326

  5. Bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane OMA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 50m
    $127–470

  6. Bus to Omaha, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Lincoln Bus Depot to Omaha, NEbus bus
    2. Fly from Omaha (OMA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane OMA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 48m
    $501–779

Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration2h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Lincoln to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the line 52 bus to Lincoln Municipal Airport, walk to Lincoln Municipal Airport (LNK) 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 vehicle from Lincoln to Crystal Lake via Lincoln Bus Depot, Chicago Bus Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 13h 59m.

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