How to get from California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 94 bus from California & 45th Street (North) station to California & Palmer (Blue Line) (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 28 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from California & 45th Street (South) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

148min
Walk to bus stationBus - 94
94
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from California & 45th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    California & 45th Street (North)
    ID 4166
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 9494
    Wait for bus
    94
    Rockwell & Addison (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    California & Palmer (Blue Line) (North)
    ID 3191
    49 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    California-O'Hare
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    14 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    67 min
  • 9
    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 California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake

The distance between California & 45th Street (South) and City of Crystal Lake is approximately 47.72 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L', bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Crystal Lake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (California & 45th Street (South)) and destination (City of Crystal Lake), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available Chicago 'L', bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each Chicago 'L', 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 Chicago 'L', bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line 94, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between California & 45th Street (South) and City of Crystal Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

  • Which bus line goes from California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The 94 bus line goes from California & 45th Street (North) station near California & 45th Street (South) in Chicago to California & Palmer (Blue Line) (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till California & Palmer (Blue Line) (North) station near City of Crystal Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from California & 45th Street (South) to City of Crystal Lake by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between California & 45th Street (South) and City of Crystal Lake by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 28 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near California & 45th Street (South) to get to City of Crystal Lake?

    Get on the 94 bus from the California & 45th Street (North) stop near California & 45th Street (South) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between California & 45th Street (South) and City of Crystal Lake?

    Get off the bus at the California & Palmer (Blue Line) (North) station, which is closest to City of Crystal Lake.

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