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How to get fromPhiladelphia to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 11m
    $130–235

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 1m
    $99–387

  3. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    23h 12m
    $242–1,097

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown 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
    23h 41m
    $149–245

  5. Drive  805.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Crystal Lakecar car 805.2 mi
    13h 28m
    $147–213

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 18m
    $151–386

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 18m
    $505–904

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    27h 18m
    $134–257

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    29h 21m
    $290–627

Philadelphia to Crystal Lake by train, subway, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration23h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$242Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 731 mi
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Crystal Lake via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Allentown Transportation Center, Allentown, Chicago Bus Station, Harrison & Jefferson, 900 W Harrison, UIC-Halsted, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 23h 41m.

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