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How to get fromRockford to Crystal Lakeby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Rockford to Crystal Lake by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    3h 47m
    $44–67

  2. Drive  42 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to Crystal Lakecar car 42 mi
    1h 2m
    $8–12

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    4h 6m
    $42–65

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford to Crystal Laketaxi taxi 42 mi
    1h 2m
    $130–160

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford to Harvardtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Harvard to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    1h 7m
    $103–123

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  • Distance: 119.7 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

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

You can take a vehicle from Rockford to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 4h 6m.

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