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

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There are 4 ways to get from Peoria to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    6h 59m
    $52–72

  2. Drive 151.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Peoria to Crystal Lakecar car 151.1 mi
    3h 24m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h
    $75–143

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 53m
    $37–233

Peoria to Crystal Lake by bus, subway, and train

Calendar12Weekly Services
Duration6h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 233.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Peoria to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare International Terminal 2, 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 Peoria Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Galesburg Amtrak Station, Galesburg Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h.

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