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How to get fromNorthbrook to Crystal Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Northbrook to Crystal Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Northbrook to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2h 51m
    $10–13

  2. Line 422 bus, line 208 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Northwest Transportation Centerbus bus 208
    4h 24m
    $5–8

  3. Line 422 bus, line 208 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Shermer Walters to Old Orchard Mall - Macy'sbus bus 422
    2. Take the bus from Old Orchard Mall - Macy's to Cumberland Metrabus bus 208
    3. Take the train from Cumberland to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 4m
    $7–10

  4. Drive 28.9 mi

    1. Drive from Northbrook to Crystal Lakecar car 28.9 mi
    45 min
    $6–8

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northbrook to Crystal Laketaxi taxi 28.9 mi
    45 min
    $90–110

Northbrook to Crystal Lake by train and foot

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 64.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Northbrook, Cook County, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Northbrook to Crystal Lake via Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shermer Walters to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Old Orchard Mall - Macy's, Northwest Transportation Center, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 4h 24m.

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