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How to get fromWinnetka to Crystal Lakeby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Winnetka to Crystal Lake by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Winnetka to Clybourntrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Clybourn to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    2h 21m
    $6–9

  2. Line 213 bus, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Green Bay Rd & Pine St to Church St & Benson Avebus bus 213
    2. Take the bus from Davis CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 250 / ...
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to Crystal Laketrain train
    2h 27m
    $8–12

  3. Drive 34.4 mi

    1. Drive from Winnetka to Crystal Lakecar car 34.4 mi
    52 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Winnetka to Crystal Laketaxi taxi 34.4 mi
    52 min
    $100–130

  5. Line 423 bus, bus, line 550 bus

    1. Take the bus from Elm St & Birch St to Harlem Blue Linebus bus 423
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    3. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Main St & Crystal Lake Avbus bus 550
    3h 36m
    $7–13

Winnetka to Crystal Lake by train

Calendar133Weekly Trains
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 54.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 21m

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

You can take a train from Winnetka to Crystal Lake via Clybourn in around 2h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Elm St & Birch St to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Harlem Blue Line, Harlem-O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 3h 36m.

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