There are 5 ways to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake by bus, train, train (Amtrak), rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
3h 49m$43–50Drive 64.8 mi
cheapest- Drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lakecar 64.8 mi
1h 28m$12–18Train
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 2m$37–85Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Crystal Lake64.8 mi
1h 28mBus
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
4h 9m$41–48
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake by bus, subway, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $11 - $18 and takes 1h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs $11 - $18.
No, there is no direct bus from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Mitchell Airport and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) and Crystal Lake is 121 miles. The road distance is 65.1 miles.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 49m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 49m to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Mitchell Airport station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.
The best way to get from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs $35 - $85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $50 and takes 4h 9m.
What companies run services between Milwaukee Airport (MKE), USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Airport Departure to Crystal Lake via S6 & Clybourn, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mitchell Airport to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 4h 9m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
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- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $35–39
- Website
- coachusa.com
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Milwaukee-MKE to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.
Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake is 65 miles. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Milwaukee Airport (MKE) to Crystal Lake.
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