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

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There are 10 ways to get from Manhattan to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 27m
    $140–569

  2. Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 23m
    $128–628

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    22h 28m
    $167–243

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from 125th Street - Harlem to Croton-Harmontrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    23h 6m
    $519–827

  5. Drive  839.3 mi

    1. Drive from Manhattan to Crystal Lakecar car 839.3 mi
    14h 14m
    $154–222

  6. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 41m
    $211–670

  7. Bus to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Terminal Bbus bus
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 45m
    $142–827

  8. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 41m
    $331–880

  9. Fly Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LGA - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 37m
    $185–858

  10. Bus, train via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    25h 23m
    $182–274

Manhattan to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration22h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket$167Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 785.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

You can take a train from 125th Street - Harlem to Crystal Lake via Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 6m.

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