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How to get fromOhio to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Ohio to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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

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    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 23m
    $39–254

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    9h 33m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, train via Toledo

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 23m
    $87–186

  4. Drive  357.1 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Crystal Lakecar car 357.1 mi
    7h 15m
    $66–95

  5. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 31m
    $559–915

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 16m
    $370–814

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 48m
    $65–406

  8. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 28m
    $66–406

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 51m
    $161–816

  10. Bus, train via LaPorte

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to La Porte, INbus bus
    2. Take the bus from La Porte, IN to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    11h 3m
    $45–123

Ohio to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Ohio to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the line 43 bus to Dayton International Airport, walk to Dayton (DAY) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Crystal Lake via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 33m.

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