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

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There are 7 ways to get from Memphis to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MEM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 49m
    $63–363

  2. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Anna - Shellbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    12h 8m
    $285–421

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0125
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    13h 29m
    $95–162

  4. Drive  554.6 mi

    1. Drive from Memphis to Crystal Lakecar car 554.6 mi
    9h 51m
    $95–137

  5. Fly Memphis to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Memphis (MEM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MEM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 59m
    $89–494

  6. Bus to Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis to Shell Gas Station - Little Rock, ARbus bus
    2. Fly from Bill And Hillary Clinton National Airport (LIT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LIT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 39m
    $129–406

  7. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    15h 44m
    $130–192

Memphis to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar24Weekly Services
Duration13h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 550.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Memphis to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the line 28 bus to Memphis International Airport, walk to Memphis (MEM) 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 Memphis to Crystal Lake via Tornado Bus Co - West Memphis, Anna - Shell, Carbondale, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 12h 8m.

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