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How to get fromOrlando to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Orlando to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, taxi, or bus

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

    best
    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 43m
    $119–434

  2. Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 59m
    $107–318

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    27h 34m
    $188–332

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Orlando to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    41h 13m
    $953–1,459

  5. Drive  1,152.1 mi

    1. Drive from Orlando to Crystal Lakecar car 1,152.1 mi
    20h 38m
    $204–295

  6. Fly Orlando to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCO - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 1m
    $190–475

  7. Fly Orlando Sanford to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Orlando Sanford (SFB) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane SFB - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi taxi
    5h 31m
    $275–679

  8. Bus to Tampa, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Orlando Bus Station to Tampa Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 7m
    $123–439

  9. Fly Orlando to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Orlando (MCO) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCO - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    9h 6m
    $454–1,153

Orlando to Crystal Lake by bus and subway

Calendar95Weekly Services
Duration27h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,069.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Orlando Bus Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington-Blue, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 27h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Orlando to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 41h 13m.

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