How to get from Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train?

From Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train

To get from Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the NCS train from Prairie View station to Buffalo Grove station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.50. The bus and train schedule from Prairie View may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

154min$9.50
Train - NCSNCS
Bus - 234
234
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from Prairie View

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Prairie View
  • 2
    Train - NCSNCS
    Wait for train
    NCS
    #112| Chicago Union Station
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Buffalo Grove
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Buffalo Grove Metra
    ID 1584
    290 yd • 4 min
  • 5
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra
    ID 22597
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    70 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
    44 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 Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake

The distance between Prairie View and City of Crystal Lake is approximately 39.96 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Prairie View 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 Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake

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

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Train line NCS, Bus line 234, Train line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct train between Prairie View and City of Crystal Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which train line goes from Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake?

    The NCS train line goes from Buffalo Grove station near Prairie View in Buffalo Grove to Buffalo Grove Metra station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line till Buffalo Grove Metra station near City of Crystal Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Prairie View and City of Crystal Lake by train and bus is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Prairie View to get to City of Crystal Lake?

    Get on the NCS train from the Buffalo Grove station near Prairie View in Buffalo Grove.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Prairie View and City of Crystal Lake?

    Get off the train at the Buffalo Grove Metra station, which is closest to City of Crystal Lake.

  • How much is the total train and bus fare from Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Prairie View to City of Crystal Lake costs $9.50.

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