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How to get fromRochester to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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

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    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 33m
    $89–392

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Rochester to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    13h 48m
    $203–397

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    17h 37m
    $100–206

  4. Drive 645.8 mi

    1. Drive from Rochester to Crystal Lakecar car 645.8 mi
    11h 15m
    $118–171

  5. Fly Rochester to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane ROC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 39m
    $100–453

  6. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 23m
    $167–329

  7. Bus to Buffalo Niagara International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Buffalo Niagara International Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 36m
    $178–460

Rochester to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$203Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 577.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 33m

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

You can take a train from Rochester to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 13h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rochester Bus Stop to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 17h 37m.

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