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

The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to Crystal Lake is to line 572 bus and line 570 bus and line 806 bus which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukegan to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 47 min and costs $5 - $8.

Is there a direct bus between Waukegan and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to Crystal Lake station. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Jackson St and arriving at Crystal Lake Metra Station via College of Lake County and Fox Lake Town Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.

Is there a direct train between Waukegan and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at Crystal Lake via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 59m.

How far is it from Waukegan to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Waukegan and Crystal Lake is 74 miles. The road distance is 29.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukegan to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $7 - $11.

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

It takes approximately 2h 59m to get from Waukegan to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

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

Waukegan to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Washington St & Jackson St station.

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

Waukegan to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.

Train or bus from Waukegan to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from Waukegan to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 2h 59m and costs $7 - $11. Alternatively, you can line 572 bus and line 570 bus and line 806 bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 3h 56m.

Where does the Waukegan to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

Waukegan to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at College of Lake County station.

Where does the Waukegan to Crystal Lake train arrive?

Waukegan to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.

Can I drive from Waukegan to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to Crystal Lake is 29 miles. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Waukegan to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 91+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Waukegan to Crystal Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, and line 572 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain Up-N
2. Take the train from Clybourn to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
2h 59m
$7–10
Line 572 bus, line 570 bus, line 806 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Washington St & Jackson St to College of Lake Countybus 572
2. Take the bus from College of Lake County to Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrancebus 570
3. Take the bus from Fox Lake Town Center to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 806
3h 56m
$5–8
Drive 29.2 mi
1. Drive from Waukegan to Crystal Lakecar 29.2 mi
47 min
$6–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Waukegan to Crystal Laketaxi 29.2 mi
47 min
$90–120

Waukegan to Crystal Lake by train

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Distance: 73.4 mi
Duration: 2h 59m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Crystal Lake via Clybourn in around 2h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington St & Jackson St to Crystal Lake Metra Station via College of Lake County, Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance, and Fox Lake Town Center in around 3h 56m.

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