What is the cheapest way to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake is to bus and train which costs $30 - $50 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 3h 39m and costs $29 - $45.

Is there a direct bus between Urbana and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Urbana to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Champaign, IL - ISR and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Northwest Transportation Center and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Urbana and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Urbana to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 52m.

How far is it from Urbana to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Urbana and Crystal Lake is 182 miles. The road distance is 161.3 miles.

How do I travel from Urbana to Crystal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $65.

How long does it take to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Urbana to Crystal Lake bus from?

Urbana to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Champaign, IL - ISR station.

Where do I catch the Urbana to Crystal Lake train from?

Urbana to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.

Train or bus from Urbana to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake is to bus which takes 5h 46m and costs $45 - $65. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 5h 52m.

Where does the Urbana to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

Urbana to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Woodfield Mall station.

Where does the Urbana to Crystal Lake train arrive?

Urbana to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.

Can I drive from Urbana to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Urbana to Crystal Lake is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Urbana to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 78+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

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There are 5 ways to get from Urbana to Crystal Lake by bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or train

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Woodfield Mallbus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
5h 46m
$48–65
Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Urbana to Crystal Lakecar 160.3 mi
3h 39m
$30–43
Train
1. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 52m
$50–97
Fly, train
1. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
3h 47m
$59–258
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicagobus FlixBus N2521
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
7h 8m
$30–47

Urbana to Crystal Lake by bus and foot

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Distance: 181.3 mi
Duration: 5h 46m

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

Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Woodfield Mall twice daily. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Green & Race to Crystal Lake via Illinois Terminal, Champaign-Urbana, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 52m.

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