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How to get fromMinneapolis Airport (MSP) to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), rideshare, car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 51m
    $234–454

  2. Drive 353.8 mi

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    1. Drive from Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Crystal Lakecar car 353.8 mi
    6h 14m
    $65–94

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    11h 2m
    $131–284

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    11h 4m
    $67–132

  5. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Minneapolis-MSP to Crystal Lakerideshare rideshare 353.8 mi
    6h 14m

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 16m
    $66–364

  7. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - 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
    5h 45m
    $675–1,021

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    13h 13m
    $87–144

Minneapolis Airport (MSP) to Crystal Lake by bus, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration11h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 379.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Minneapolis Airport (MSP), USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Crystal Lake via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MSP Terminal 1 Transit Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 11h 4m.

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