How to get from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the X49 bus from Western & 69th Street (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (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 37 min. The Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 69th Street (North) may change. We recommend you check the updated Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

157min

X49

UP-NW

Leaves from Western & 69th Street (North)

Step by Step

1
Start from bus station
Western & 69th Street (North)
2
X49
Wait for bus
X49
Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
3
Ride to bus station
Western Blue Line Station (North)
ID 17914
51 min
4
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
20 yd • 1 min
5

Wait for Chicago 'L'
BLUE LINE
O'Hare
6
Ride to Chicago 'L' station
Jefferson Park
16 min
7
UP-NW
Wait for train
UP-NW
#621| Crystal Lake
8
Ride to train station
Crystal Lake
67 min
9
Walk to
City of Crystal Lake
480 yd • 6 min

*Duration based on 8am traffic

Public transit directions from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake

The distance between Western & 69th Street (North) and City of Crystal Lake is approximately 50.31 mi, which can typically be travelled in 157 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Western & 69th Street (North) 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 Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake

To check the Chicago 'L', bus and train schedule from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Western & 69th Street (North)) 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 Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake?
The fastest way takes 157 minutes, using Bus line X49, Chicago 'L' line BLUE LINE, Train line UP-NW.
Is there a direct bus between Western & 69th Street (North) 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 37 min.
Which bus line goes from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake?
The X49 bus line goes from Western Blue Line Station (North) station near Western & 69th Street (North) in Chicago to Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station. From there you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line till Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station near City of Crystal Lake.
How long does it take to travel from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake by bus, Chicago 'L' and train?
The total travel time between Western & 69th Street (North) and City of Crystal Lake by bus, Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 37 min.
Where do I get on the bus near Western & 69th Street (North) to get to City of Crystal Lake?
Get on the X49 bus from the Western Blue Line Station (North) stop near Western & 69th Street (North) in Chicago.
Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Western & 69th Street (North) and City of Crystal Lake?
Get off the bus at the Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch) station, which is closest to City of Crystal Lake.

Last updated on October 31, 2026

How to get from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L', bus and train?

From Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L', bus and train

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Public transit directions from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake

Chicago 'L', bus And Train schedule from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake

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What is the fastest way to get from Western & 69th Street (North) to City of Crystal Lake?

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