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How to get fromNorthern Illinois University to Crystal Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    4h 46m
    $10–20

  2. Line 12 bus, line 801 bus, line 550 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 801
    3. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus bus 550
    5h 4m
    $6–19

  3. Drive 40.5 mi

    1. Drive from Northern Illinois University to Crystal Lakecar car 40.5 mi
    59 min
    $8–11

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Northern Illinois University to Crystal Laketaxi taxi 40.5 mi
    59 min
    $120–160

Northern Illinois University to Crystal Lake by foot, bus, and train

Calendar88Weekly Services
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 107 mi
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Northern Illinois University, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Crystal Lake via W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Northern Illinois University to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via W Locust St at Normal Rd -WB Stop #456, Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Geneva, Geneva Metra Station, and Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 in around 5h 4m.

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