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How to get fromSan Antonio to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from San Antonio to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 50m
    $119–564

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio to Chicagobus bus Querétaro
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    29h 36m
    $196–361

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from San Antonio Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    33h 6m
    $429–868

  4. Drive 1,201.5 mi

    1. Drive from San Antonio to Crystal Lakecar car 1,201.5 mi
    20h 25m
    $220–317

  5. Fly San Antonio International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 43m
    $178–563

  6. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 38m
    $122–540

  7. Bus to Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from San Antonio Bus Station to Austin Eastside Bus Plazabus bus
    2. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 31m
    $121–469

  8. Fly San Antonio International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SAT - 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
    10h 8m
    $213–852

San Antonio to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration33h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$429Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,101.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 50m

What companies run services between San Antonio, TX, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from St Marys Btwn Market & Villita to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via I-35 N Access & Marek St, Tornado Bus Co - San Antonio, Chicago, Archer & Pitney Court, Archer & Neva Terminal, Archer/72nd Ct., Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 29h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Antonio Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 33h 6m.

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