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

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 40m
    $61–314

  2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 6m
    $46–296

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    8h 30m
    $102–194

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    8h 43m
    $53–93

  5. Drive 328 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Crystal Lakecar car 328 mi
    5h 41m
    $60–87

  6. Fly from Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 55m
    $72–283

  7. Fly from Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 21m
    $159–564

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    10h 42m
    $110–164

Michigan to Crystal Lake by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 40m

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

You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Crystal Lake via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Woodward & Gratiot to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Woodward & Baltimore, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 10h 42m.

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