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

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

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

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 18m
    $229–814

  2. Drive  346.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Saint Paul to Crystal Lakecar car 346.1 mi
    5h 59m
    $62–89

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    9h 37m
    $235–358

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Chicagobus bus Greyhound US0150
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    9h 51m
    $81–121

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSP - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 48m
    $75–456

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MSP - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 36m
    $124–604

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis 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
    13h 52m
    $92–164

Saint Paul to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$235Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 387.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 18m

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

You can take a train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 51m.

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