How to get from 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train?

From 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train

To get from 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 3 bus from Michigan & 18th Street (North) station to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) 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 6 min. The bus and train schedule from 18th St. may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to City of Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

126min
Walk to bus stationBus - 3
3
Bus - J14
J14
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to City of Crystal Lake
Leaves from Michigan & 18th Street (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Michigan & 18th Street (North)
    ID 1575
    530 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Bus - 33
    Wait for bus
    3
    Fairbanks & Huron (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North)
    ID 14485
    10 min
  • 4
    Bus - J14J14
    Wait for bus
    J14
    Jefferson & Washington (North)
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    13 min
  • 6
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| 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 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake

The distance between 18th St. and City of Crystal Lake is approximately 46.45 mi, which can typically be travelled in 126 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 18th St. 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 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake

To check the bus and train schedule from 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (18th St.) 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 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 126 minutes, using Bus line 3, Bus line J14, Train line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between 18th St. 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 6 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake?

    The 3 bus line goes from Michigan & 18th Street (North) station near 18th St. in Chicago to Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station near City of Crystal Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from 18th St. to City of Crystal Lake by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 18th St. and City of Crystal Lake by bus and train is about 2 hr 6 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 18th St. to get to City of Crystal Lake?

    Get on the 3 bus from the Michigan & 18th Street (North) stop near 18th St. in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 18th St. and City of Crystal Lake?

    Get off the bus at the Michigan & Ida B Wells Drive (North) station, which is closest to City of Crystal Lake.

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