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How to get fromSt. Louis to Crystal Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from St. Louis to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h
    $102–196

  2. Drive 299.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Crystal Lakecar car 299.9 mi
    5h 36m
    $55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station 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
    10h 12m
    $57–97

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 14m
    $280–714

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 27m
    $66–376

  6. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    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
    5h 54m
    $59–264

  7. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 24m
    $82–311

  8. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - 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
    7h 15m
    $524–904

  9. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 15m
    $137–319

St. Louis to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$102Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station 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 10h 12m.

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