What is the cheapest way to get from Niles to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Niles to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $6 - $9 and takes 50 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Niles to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Niles to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 50 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between Niles and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Niles to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Niles and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Niles to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Park Ridge and arriving at Crystal Lake via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 48m.

How far is it from Niles to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Niles and Crystal Lake is 31 miles. The road distance is 32.9 miles.

How do I travel from Niles to Crystal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Niles to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $6 - $10.

How long does it take to get from Niles to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 1h 48m to get from Niles to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Niles to Crystal Lake bus from?

Niles to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave station.

Where do I catch the Niles to Crystal Lake train from?

Niles to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Park Ridge station.

Train or bus from Niles to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from Niles to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 1h 48m and costs $6 - $10. Alternatively, you can line 290 bus and bus and line 550 bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 2h 55m.

Where does the Niles to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

Niles to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Cumberland CTA Station.

Where does the Niles to Crystal Lake train arrive?

Niles to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.

Can I drive from Niles to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Niles to Crystal Lake is 33 miles. It takes approximately 50 min to drive from Niles to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 91+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

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There are 4 ways to get from Niles to Crystal Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Park Ridge to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
1h 48m
$7–9
Drive 32.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Niles to Crystal Lakecar 32.7 mi
50 min
$6–9
Line 290 bus, bus, line 550 bus
1. Take the bus from Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave to Cumberland CTA Stationbus 290
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
3. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus 550
2h 55m
$7–12
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Niles to Crystal Laketaxi 32.7 mi
50 min
$100–130

Niles to Crystal Lake by bus and train

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1h 48mAverage Duration

$7Cheapest Price

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Distance: 31 mi
Duration: 1h 48m

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

Metra operates a train from Park Ridge to Crystal Lake hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 53 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Touhy Ave & Milwaukee Ave to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Cumberland CTA Station, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 2h 55m.

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