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How to get fromNew Orleans to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from New Orleans to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 49m
    $110–505

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    21h 35m
    $314–626

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus
    26h 10m
    $186–319

  4. Drive 947.3 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Crystal Lakecar car 947.3 mi
    16h 17m
    $173–250

  5. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 44m
    $339–714

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSY - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Crystal Lakecar car
    8h 24m
    $189–878

  7. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GPT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 27m
    $134–515

  8. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GPT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 34m
    $155–626

  9. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSY - 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
    10h 3m
    $484–2,553

New Orleans to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration21h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$314Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 894.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 21h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via St Louis Bus Station, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 26h 10m.

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