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

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There are 10 ways to get from Montreal to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YUL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 20m
    $200–1,115

  2. Bus to Burlington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Burlington Downtown Transit Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from Burlington International Airport (BTV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BTV - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 38m
    $103–461

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Montreal to Albany - Rensselaerbus bus
    2. Take the train from Albany-Rensselaer Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    25h 8m
    $305–694

  4. Bus, train via Detroit

    1. Take the bus from Montréal to Ottawabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ottawa to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    26h 14m
    $166–285

  5. Drive 889.1 mi

    1. Drive from Montreal to Crystal Lakecar car 889.1 mi
    15h 25m
    $204–294

  6. Fly Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal–Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YUL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 12m
    $281–766

  7. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YHU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 17m
    $513–1,418

  8. Train to Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Montréal to Ottawatrain train
    2. Fly from Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane YOW - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 22m
    $341–1,386

  9. Fly Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Montréal/Saint-Hubert Airport (YHU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane YHU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    13h 15m
    $194–869

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Montreal Central Station to Schenectadytrain train
    2. Take the train from Schenectady to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    26h 16m
    $342–706

Montreal to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration25h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$305Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 802.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Montreal, QC, Canada and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Montreal Central Station to Crystal Lake via Schenectady, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 26h 16m.

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