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

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There are 9 ways to get from Tampa to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or taxi

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

    best
    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 6m
    $149–564

  2. Fly Tampa to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    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 17m
    $110–415

  3. 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 - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    30h 26m
    $184–309

  4. 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 14m
    $452–1,056

  5. Drive  1,170.7 mi

    1. Drive from Tampa to Crystal Lakecar car 1,170.7 mi
    20h 57m
    $214–309

  6. 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
    9h 15m
    $150–731

  7. 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
    9h 15m
    $129–580

  8. 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
    9h 6m
    $694–1,153

  9. Fly Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport to Chicago Rockford International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Saint Petersburg–Clearwater International Airport (PIE) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane plane PIE - RFD
    2. Take the taxi from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Harvardtaxi taxi
    7h 18m
    $219–631

Tampa to Crystal Lake by bus and subway

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration30h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$184Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,069.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 6m

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, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 30h 26m. 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 14m.

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