How to get from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 240 min. The ride fare is $17.75.

240min$17.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Chicago Otc
    56 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #6133| Harvard
  • 8
    Ride to train station Crystal Lake
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    82 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W, 330, 605 and 550

To get from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 330 bus, then the 605 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 4 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

288min$8.60
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellwood
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim Rd & St. Charles Rd
    ID 10382
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    24 min
  • 10
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    36 min
  • 12
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    North
  • 13
    Ride to bus station Crystal Lake Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake

The distance between Carol Stream, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Chicago is approximately 75.74 mi, which can typically be travelled in 240 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Carol Stream 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 Crystal Lake, Chicago

Crystal Lake is located at Crystal Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake
  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • Grant/Rail Road
  • Woodstock/Grant

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 711, UP-W, 330, 605 and 550

To get from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 4 bus lines and one train line: take the 711 bus from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station to West St & Front St station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-W train, then the 330 bus, then the 605 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 4 hr 48 min. The ride fare is $8.60.

288min$8.60
Walk to bus stationBus - 711
711
Train - UP-WUP-W
Bus - 330
330
Bus - 605
605
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave
    ID 30746
    1.35 mi • 29 min
  • 2
    Bus - 711711
    Wait for bus
    711
    South
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    West St & Front St
    ID 35805
    20 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Wheaton
    50 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-WUP-W
    Wait for train
    UP-W
    #42| Chicago Otc
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bellwood
    25 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Mannheim Rd & St. Charles Rd
    ID 10382
    340 yd • 4 min
  • 8
    Bus - 330330
    Wait for bus
    330
    North
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Rosemont Cta Station
    ID 8944
    24 min
  • 10
    Bus - 605605
    Wait for bus
    605
    West
  • 11
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    36 min
  • 12
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    North
  • 13
    Ride to bus station Crystal Lake Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    29 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 240 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 288 minutes, using Bus line 711, Bus line UP-W, Bus line 330, Bus line 605, Bus line 550.

  • Is there a direct bus between Carol Stream and Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 240 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    The 711 bus line goes from Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave station near Carol Stream to South station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till South station near Crystal Lake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Carol Stream and Crystal Lake in Chicago by bus and train is about 240 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Carol Stream to get to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    Get on the 711 bus from the Gary Ave & Hiawatha Dr / Fullerton Ave stop near Carol Stream in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the bus fare from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Carol Stream to Crystal Lake costs $17.75.

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