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

By bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake in Chicago, take the 20 bus from Madison & Western (East) station to Washington & Canal (East) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

112min$9.00
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Madison & Western (East)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Columbus & Randolph (South)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #603| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    81 min
  • 7
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

109min$6.00
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #603| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    64 min
  • 9
    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 45.9 mi, which can typically be travelled in 112 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake 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

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 Gates/Grant.

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake
  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Gates/Grant
  • Grant/Gates
  • Main/Prairie

Related Routes

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Madison (North) station to Western Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 49 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

109min$6.00
Bus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Western & Madison (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    Western & Berwyn Terminal (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 17914
    12 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #603| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    64 min
  • 9
    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 112 minutes, using Bus line 20, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    The alternative route takes 109 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake 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 52 min.

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

    The 20 bus line goes from Columbus & Randolph (South) station near Crystal Lake to Washington & Canal (East) station. From there you’ll have to take one train 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 bus and train?

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Chicago by bus and train is about 1 hr 52 min.

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

    Get on the 20 bus from the Columbus & Randolph (South) stop near Crystal Lake in Chicago.

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

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

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

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Crystal Lake costs $9.00.

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