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How to get fromSpringfield to Crystal Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    5h 19m
    $70–133

  2. Drive 202.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Crystal Lakecar car 202.6 mi
    4h 5m
    $37–54

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    8h 17m
    $41–71

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 46m
    $51–249

  5. Bus via Peoria

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    9h 1m
    $73–100

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 16m
    $154–370

  7. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 19m
    $67–276

Springfield to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 8h 17m.

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