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

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There are 7 ways to get from Rochester to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Rochester, train

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    1. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane RST - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 3m
    $43–299

  2. Bus, train via Madison

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 24m
    $84–136

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to St. Paulbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    12h 7m
    $168–320

  4. Drive 293.9 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Crystal Lakecar car 293.9 mi
    5h 13m
    $54–78

  5. Bus to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Groome Transportation Office - Rochester to Minneapolis / St Paul Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h
    $277–512

  6. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 25m
    $106–167

  7. Bus, train #3

    1. Take the bus from Rochester to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    12h 3m
    $89–135

Rochester to Crystal Lake by bus, subway, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration10h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 322.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Rochester to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the shuttle to Rochester - Airport, walk to Rochester (RST) 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 Rochester to Crystal Lake via Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Irving Park-Blue, and Irving Park in around 10h 24m.

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