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How to get from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the ORANGE LINE Chicago 'L' 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 32 min. The ride fare is $13.00.

152min$13.00
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Lasalle/Van Buren
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - ORANGE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    ORANGE LINE
    Midway
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Washington/Wells
    3 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    540 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #607| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

152min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Lasalle (West)
    ID 18123
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #607| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Chicago is approximately 60.12 mi, which can typically be travelled in 152 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' 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

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

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Pingree Road
  • Crystal Lake

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Grant/Rail Road
  • Woodstock/Grant
  • Prairie/Ellsworth

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
  • Woodstock/Grant
  • Main/Gates

By bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the RI train from Blue Island-Vermont station to Lasalle Street station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 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 32 min. The ride fare is $12.75.

152min$12.75
Walk to train station
Train - RIRI
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Blue Island-Vermont

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Blue Island-Vermont
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 2
    Train - RIRI
    Wait for train
    RI
    #400| Lasalle Street
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Lasalle Street
    30 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Lasalle (West)
    ID 18123
    680 yd • 9 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #607| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 152 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line ORANGE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 152 minutes, using Bus line RI, Bus line 20, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines and one Chicago 'L' line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 32 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    The RI train line goes from Blue Island-Vermont station near Crystal Lake to #400| Lasalle Street station. From there you’ll have to take one train line and one Chicago 'L' line till Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L'?

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Chicago by train and Chicago 'L' is about 2 hr 32 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Crystal Lake to get to Crystal Lake in Chicago?

    Get on the RI train from the Blue Island-Vermont station near Crystal Lake in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the total train and Chicago 'L' fare from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake costs $13.00.

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