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How to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train?

From 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (West) station to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the J14 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

146min$9.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Jeffery (West)
    ID 2616
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Jeffery & 79th Street (North)
    ID 5299
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Madison & Jefferson (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    85 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    City of Crystal Lake
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train via 79, X9 and UP-NW

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (West) station to 79th Street & Ashland (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X9 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

183min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - X9
X9
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Ashland (West)
    ID 2661
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & 79th Street (North)
    ID 6163
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    Irving Park & Fremont (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Cortland (North)
    ID 6259
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clybourn
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    City of Crystal Lake
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake

The distance between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and City of Crystal Lake is approximately 55.18 mi, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Crystal Lake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus And Train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake

To check the bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (79th Street & Colfax (West)) and destination (City of Crystal Lake), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

Related Routes

Alternative route from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train via 79, X9 and UP-NW

To get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 79 bus from 79th Street & Colfax (West) station to 79th Street & Ashland (West) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the X9 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 3 min. The ride fare is $6.00. The bus and train schedule from 79th Street & Colfax (West) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

183min$6.00
Bus - 79
79
Bus - X9
X9
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from 79th Street & Colfax (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    79th Street & Colfax (West)
  • 2
    Bus - 7979
    Wait for bus
    79
    Ford City (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    79th Street & Ashland (West)
    ID 2661
    35 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & 79th Street (North)
    ID 6163
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - X9X9
    Wait for bus
    X9
    Irving Park & Fremont (West)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Cortland (North)
    ID 6259
    56 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clybourn
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    77 min
  • 10
    Walk to City of Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    City of Crystal Lake
    480 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line J14, Train line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 183 minutes, using Bus line 79, Bus line X9, Train line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and City of Crystal Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The 79 bus line goes from Ford City (South) station near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago to 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station near City of Crystal Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and City of Crystal Lake by bus and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 79th Street & Colfax (West) to get to City of Crystal Lake?

    Get on the 79 bus from the Ford City (South) stop near 79th Street & Colfax (West) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 79th Street & Colfax (West) and City of Crystal Lake?

    Get off the bus at the 79th Street & Jeffery (West) station, which is closest to City of Crystal Lake.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The ride from 79th Street & Colfax (West) to City of Crystal Lake costs $9.00.

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