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How to get fromWatertown to Crystal Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Columbus Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    5h 35m
    $128–199

  2. Drive 79.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Watertown to Crystal Lakecar car 79.9 mi
    1h 58m
    $15–22

  3. Bus, train via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 14m
    $66–92

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 46m
    $80–126

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johnson Creek Outlets to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    6h 20m
    $87–107

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  • Distance: 216.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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

You can take a vehicle from Watertown to Crystal Lake via Columbus Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watertown to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Johnson Creek Outlets, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 6h 20m.

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