How to get from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake in Chicago, take the 208 bus from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station to Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Cumberland station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

109min$5.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 208
208
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
    ID 20352
    220 yd • 3 min
  • 2
    Bus - 208208
    Wait for bus
    208
    Davis Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Cumberland Metra (485 Northwest Hwy)
    ID 20392
    14 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Cumberland
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #619| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    68 min
  • 7
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 606 bus from W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Northwest Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 607 bus and finally take the 550 bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

98min$2.30
Bus - 606
606
Bus - 607
607
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Crystal Lake Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake

The distance between Arlington Heights, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Chicago is approximately 29.57 mi, which can typically be travelled in 109 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Arlington Heights

Arlington Heights is located at Arlington Heights, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr.

Train stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Arlington Heights

Bus stations close to Arlington Heights:

  • Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr
  • Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave
  • 519 W Algonquin Rd

Public transit stations close to Crystal Lake, Chicago

Crystal Lake is located at Crystal Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Woodstock/Grant.

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake
  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Woodstock/Grant
  • Grant/Rail Road
  • Grant/Railroad St.

Related Routes

By bus

To get from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 606 bus from W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr station to Northwest Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 607 bus and finally take the 550 bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 38 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

98min$2.30
Bus - 606
606
Bus - 607
607
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from W Algonquin Rd & Meijer Dr

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Arlington Heights
  • 2
    Bus - 606606
    Wait for bus
    606
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    18 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Crystal Lake Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 208, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 98 minutes, using Bus line 606, Bus line 607, Bus line 550.

  • Is there a direct bus between Arlington Heights and Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 49 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    The 208 bus line goes from Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave station near Arlington Heights to Davis Cta Station station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Davis Cta Station station near Crystal Lake in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Arlington Heights and Crystal Lake in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 49 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Arlington Heights to get to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    Get on the 208 bus from the Golf Rd & Fernandez Ave stop near Arlington Heights in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Arlington Heights and Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Davis Cta Station station, which is closest to Crystal Lake in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake costs $5.75.

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