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How to get fromRock Island to Crystal Lakeby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Rock Island to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicagobus bus Btw 1208 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    5h 19m

  2. Drive 146.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Crystal Lakecar car 146.3 mi
    2h 55m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 58m

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 43m
    $39–234

  5. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    5h 41m
    $36–61

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 212.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Rock Island to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the bus to Chicago, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Crystal Lake via Naperville, Naperville, Union Station, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 58m.

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