What is the cheapest way to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 2h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $15 - $23.

How far is it from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Starved Rock State Park and Crystal Lake is 153 miles. The road distance is 84.7 miles.

How do I travel from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h 37m and costs $100 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake is 85 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 78+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake - 3 ways to travel via train, and taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Starved Rock State Park to Mendota Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Mendota Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
4h 37m
$105–149
Drive 84.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lakecar 84.2 mi
2h 1m
$16–23
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Oglesby to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
7h 11m
$60–89

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Map of how to get from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake.

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Distance: 151.9 mi
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Starved Rock State Park, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Mendota Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Starved Rock State Park to Crystal Lake via Oglesby, Chicago Bus Station, Desplaines & Harrison Terminal, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 11m.

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