What is the cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from O'Hare to Crystal Lake is to bus and line 550 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 1h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from O'Hare to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from O'Hare to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 45 min and costs $6 - $9.

Is there a direct bus between O'Hare and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.

Is there a direct train between O'Hare and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from O'Hare to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Cumberland and arriving at Crystal Lake via Irving Park. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.

How far is it from O'Hare to Crystal Lake?

The distance between O'Hare and Crystal Lake is 41 miles. The road distance is 33.7 miles.

How do I travel from O'Hare to Crystal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and line 550 bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from O'Hare to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from O'Hare to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Crystal Lake bus from?

O'Hare to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D.

Where do I catch the O'Hare to Crystal Lake train from?

O'Hare to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Irving Park station.

Train or bus from O'Hare to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from O'Hare to Crystal Lake is to bus and line 550 bus which takes 1h 54m and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $7 - $12 and takes 2h 9m.

Where does the O'Hare to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

O'Hare to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride station.

Where does the O'Hare to Crystal Lake train arrive?

O'Hare to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Crystal Lake station.

Can I drive from O'Hare to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between O'Hare to Crystal Lake is 34 miles. It takes approximately 45 min to drive from O'Hare to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 98+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

O'Hare to Crystal Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 550 bus, and car

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

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Bus, line 550 bus
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1. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus 550
1h 54m
$4–5
Train
1. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
2h 9m
$8–12
Drive 33.5 mi
1. Drive from O'Hare to Crystal Lakecar 33.5 mi
45 min
$7–9
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from O'Hare to Crystal Laketaxi 33.5 mi
45 min
$100–130

O'Hare to Crystal Lake by bus

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Distance: 40.7 mi
Duration: 1h 54m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 1h 54m. Alternatively, Metra operates a train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake hourly. Tickets cost $5–7 and the journey takes 1h 8m.

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