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How to get fromWashington to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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There are 9 ways to get from Washington to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or subway

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  1. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 18m
    $137–850

  2. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BWI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 15m
    $69–897

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    19h 13m
    $121–185

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    20h 6m
    $198–458

  5. Drive  733.9 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Crystal Lakecar car 733.9 mi
    12h 56m
    $134–194

  6. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 46m
    $109–584

  7. Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway subway
    2. Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 22m
    $189–915

  8. Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DCA - 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
    6h 34m
    $476–1,125

  9. Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain train
    2. Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BWI - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 35m
    $130–858

Washington to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration19h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$121Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 656.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 18m

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

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 20h 6m.

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