There are 9 ways to get from Minnesota to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
5h 9m$249–714Fly Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane RST - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
5h 3m$43–289Bus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicagobus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
10h 11m$71–112Train
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
11h 20m$111–253Drive 355.3 mi
- Drive from Minneapolis to Crystal Lakecar 355.3 mi
6h 11m$65–94Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
5h 40m$70–415Fly Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
5h 49m$48–274Fly Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane MSP - MKE
- Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
7h 9m$644–1,053Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
13h 31m$92–164
Minnesota to Crystal Lake by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 6h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 5h 3m and costs $40 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Crystal Lake via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.
The distance between Minnesota and Crystal Lake is 389 miles. The road distance is 357.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $70 - $120.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Minnesota to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Minnesota to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
Minnesota to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Crystal Lake is to bus which takes 10h 11m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $110 - $260 and takes 11h 20m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, 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 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Crystal Lake via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 11h 20m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Rochester to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–270
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–280
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–550
- 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
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
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Minnesota to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago station.
Minnesota to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Crystal Lake is 357 miles. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Minnesota to Crystal Lake.
There are 96+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.




