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

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), 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
    5h 11m
    $239–664

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    10h 12m
    $64–121

  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 5m
    $121–264

  4. Drive  355.3 mi

    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Crystal Lakecar car 355.3 mi
    6h 12m
    $65–94

  5. 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
    5h 35m
    $65–385

  6. 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
    7h 4m
    $644–1,053

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus 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
    12h 20m
    $90–160

Minneapolis to Crystal Lake by bus and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$64Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 386.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Crystal Lake via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 5m.

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