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

The cheapest way to get from Waukesha to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $11 - $17 and takes 1h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Waukesha to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 1h 22m and costs $11 - $17.

Is there a direct bus between Waukesha and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct bus from Waukesha to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from W Main Street at N East Avenue and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Waukesha and Crystal Lake?

No, there is no direct train from Waukesha to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Milwaukee and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.

How far is it from Waukesha to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Waukesha and Crystal Lake is 146 miles. The road distance is 63 miles.

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

The best way to get from Waukesha to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 54m and costs $50 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Waukesha to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

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

Waukesha to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, depart from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride station.

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

Waukesha to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Milwaukee station.

Train or bus from Waukesha to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from Waukesha to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 6h 14m and costs $45 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $60 and takes 6h 14m.

Where does the Waukesha to Crystal Lake bus arrive?

Waukesha to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Wisconsin Coach Lines Airport Express, arrive at O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures station.

Where does the Waukesha to Crystal Lake train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Waukesha to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Waukesha to Crystal Lake is 63 miles. It takes approximately 1h 22m to drive from Waukesha to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 91+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Waukesha to Crystal Lake - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Waukesha to Crystal Lake by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 54m
$52–62
Drive 62.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Waukesha to Crystal Lakecar 62.7 mi
1h 22m
$12–17
Train
1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain Hiawatha Service / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
6h 14m
$49–89
Bus
1. Take the bus from Goerke's Corners Park and Ride to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Wisconsin Coach Lines
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
6h 14m
$50–60

Waukesha to Crystal Lake by bus, subway, and train

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5h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 145.3 mi
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Crystal Lake via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, Milwaukee, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Main Street at N East Avenue to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Goerke's Corners Park and Ride, 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 14m.

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