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How to get from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train?

From Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train

To get from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak & Harlem (East) station to Cermak & Springfield (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 157 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 50 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Cermak & Harlem (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

170min$9.00
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 157
157
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from Cermak & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cermak & Harlem (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Springfield (East)
    ID 15827
    25 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ogden & Springfield (Ne)
    ID 6666
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 157157
    Wait for bus
    157
    Chestnut & Lake Shore Drive (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    42 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 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 Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train via 21, 60 and UP-NW

To get from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak & Harlem (East) station to Cermak & Laflin (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Cermak & Harlem (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

185min$9.00
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from Cermak & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cermak & Harlem (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Laflin (East)
    ID 6938
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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
    85 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 Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake

The distance between Cermak & Harlem (East) and City of Crystal Lake is approximately 54.09 mi, which can typically be travelled in 170 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Cermak & Harlem (East) 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 Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake

To check the bus and train schedule from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Cermak & Harlem (East)) 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.

Alternative route from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train via 21, 60 and UP-NW

To get from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 21 bus from Cermak & Harlem (East) station to Cermak & Laflin (East) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 60 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 3 hr 5 min. The ride fare is $9.00. The bus and train schedule from Cermak & Harlem (East) may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

185min$9.00
Bus - 21
21
Bus - 60
60
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from Cermak & Harlem (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Cermak & Harlem (East)
  • 2
    Bus - 2121
    Wait for bus
    21
    25th Street & Michigan (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cermak & Laflin (East)
    ID 6938
    45 min
  • 4
    Bus - 6060
    Wait for bus
    60
    Harbor Drive & Randolph (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    27 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    20 yd • 1 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
    85 min
  • 9
    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 Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 170 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 157, Train line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 185 minutes, using Bus line 21, Bus line 60, Train line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Cermak & Harlem (East) 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 50 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The 21 bus line goes from 25th Street & Michigan (East) station near Cermak & Harlem (East) in Berwyn to Cermak & Springfield (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Cermak & Springfield (East) station near City of Crystal Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Cermak & Harlem (East) and City of Crystal Lake by bus and train is about 2 hr 50 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Cermak & Harlem (East) to get to City of Crystal Lake?

    Get on the 21 bus from the 25th Street & Michigan (East) stop near Cermak & Harlem (East) in Berwyn.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Cermak & Harlem (East) and City of Crystal Lake?

    Get off the bus at the Cermak & Springfield (East) station, which is closest to City of Crystal Lake.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Cermak & Harlem (East) to City of Crystal Lake costs $9.00.