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How to get fromNashville to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Nashville to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Nashville to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BNA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 55m
    $75–425

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nashville to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 16m
    $68–310

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0100
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    12h 3m
    $84–137

  4. Bus, train via Carbondale

    1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    12h 25m
    $212–329

  5. Drive  480.9 mi

    1. Drive from Nashville to Crystal Lakecar car 480.9 mi
    9h 33m
    $88–127

  6. Fly Nashville to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BNA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 51m
    $109–274

  7. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Nashville to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HSV - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 43m
    $83–392

  8. Fly Nashville to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane BNA - 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 45m
    $139–653

  9. Bus, train via Lafayette

    1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    12h 58m
    $85–121

Nashville to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar48Weekly Services
Duration12h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 460.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 55m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Nashville to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the line 18 bus to Nashville International Airport, walk to Nashville (BNA) airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 12h 3m.

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