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How to get fromUnited Center to Crystal Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from United Center to Crystal Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2h 23m
    $8–13

  2. Line 56 bus, bus, line 550 bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson & Washington to Jefferson Park Transit Centerbus bus 56
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    3. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus bus 550
    4h 5m
    $8–12

  3. Drive  45.9 mi

    1. Drive from United Center to Crystal Lakecar car 45.9 mi
    1h 1m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from United Center to Crystal Laketaxi taxi 45.9 mi
    1h 1m
    $140–180

United Center to Crystal Lake by foot, subway, and train

Calendar151Weekly Services
Duration2h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 46.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 23m

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

Metra operates a train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake hourly. Tickets cost $6–8 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from United Center to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Madison & United Center, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 4h 5m.

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