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How to get fromRoyal Oak to Crystal Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 34m
    $170–258

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    10h 8m
    $51–88

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    9h 49m

  4. Drive  327.5 mi

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Crystal Lakecar car 327.5 mi
    5h 47m
    $60–87

  5. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Royal Oak to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 15m
    $52–264

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 18m
    $150–781

  7. Train to Detroit, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Dearborntrain train
    2. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 33m
    $151–342

  8. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Pontiac to Flintbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 17m
    $86–329

  9. Fly Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DTW - 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
    $905–1,170

Royal Oak to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between Royal Oak, MI, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Royal Oak Amtrak to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Royal Oak Amtrak to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 49m.

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