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

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There are 11 ways to get from New York to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LGA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 33m
    $143–573

  2. Fly Westchester County Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Westchester County Airport (HPN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HPN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 24m
    $114–579

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    21h 50m
    $241–559

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    24h 9m
    $156–234

  5. Drive  835.4 mi

    1. Drive from New York to Crystal Lakecar car 835.4 mi
    14h 10m
    $153–221

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 28m
    $148–889

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane JFK - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 34m
    $331–880

  8. Fly Laguardia Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h
    $214–674

  9. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane EWR - 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
    8h 44m
    $613–878

  10. Fly Laguardia Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane LGA - 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
    9h 1m
    $178–812

  11. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Port Authority Bus Terminal to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    25h 23m
    $156–259

New York to Crystal Lake by train and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration21h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$241Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 790.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 21h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New York Midtown to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jefferson & Washington, Logan Square Blue Line Station, Logan Square, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 24h 9m.

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