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How to get fromTampa to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Tampa to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane TPA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 12m
    $105–465

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    27h 54m
    $193–354

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Tampa to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    43h 7m
    $594–1,182

  4. Drive 1,172.2 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Crystal Lakecar car 1,172.2 mi
    20h 57m
    $214–309

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

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane TPA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 8m
    $169–564

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

    1. Fly from Tampa (TPA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane TPA - 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
    8h 45m
    $194–753

  7. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SRQ - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 56m
    $139–631

  8. Bus to Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Tampa Bus Station to Sarasota Cattlemen Transfer Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Sarasota–Bradenton International Airport (SRQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SRQ - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 55m
    $118–510

Tampa to Crystal Lake by bus, foot, and subway

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration27h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$193Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,062.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

You can take a bus from Tampa Bus Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Atlanta Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 27h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Tampa to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 43h 7m.

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