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How to get from Joliet to Crystal Lake by train?
By train
To get from Joliet to Crystal Lake in Chicago, take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 9 min.
189min
LINCOLN SERVICEUP-NWLeaves from Joliet Union Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationJoliet Union Station520 yd • 7 min
- 2LINCOLN SERVICEWait for trainLINCOLN SERVICEChicago
- 3
Ride to train stationChicago Union Station61 min - 4Walk to train stationChicago Otc410 yd • 5 min
- 5UP-NWWait for trainUP-NW#621| Crystal Lake
- 6Ride to train stationCrystal Lake105 min
- 7Walk toCrystal Lake110 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
By bus and train
To get from Joliet to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.
197min
LINCOLN SERVICEMD-W
550
Leaves from Joliet Union Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationJoliet Union Station520 yd • 7 min
- 2LINCOLN SERVICEWait for trainLINCOLN SERVICEChicago
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station61 min
- 4MD-WWait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 5Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 6Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 1ID 3748060 yd • 1 min
- 7550Wait for bus550Crystal Lake Metra Station
- 8Ride to bus stationCrystal Lake Metra Station45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Public transit directions from Joliet to Crystal Lake
The distance between Joliet, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Chicago is approximately 80.78 mi, which can typically be travelled in 189 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Joliet to Crystal Lake by train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.
Public transit stations close to Joliet
Joliet is located at Joliet, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Scott St & Cass Ave.
Train stations close to Joliet:
- Joliet
- Joliet Union Station
Bus stations close to Joliet:
- Scott St & Cass Ave
- Cass St & Scott St
- Scott/Webster
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:
- Pingree Road
- Crystal Lake
Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:
- Crystal Lake Metra Station
- Grant/Rail Road
- Prairie/Ellsworth
Related Routes
- Cortland to Crystal Lake
- Alsip to Crystal Lake
- Arlington Heights to Crystal Lake
- Barrington to Crystal Lake
- Bridgeview to Crystal Lake
- Carol Stream to Crystal Lake
- Ford Heights to Crystal Lake
- Lake In The Hills to Crystal Lake
- Lincolnwood to Crystal Lake
- Lynwood to Crystal Lake
- Morton Grove to Crystal Lake
- North Chicago to Crystal Lake
- Northbrook to Crystal Lake
- Oak Forest to Crystal Lake
- Palatine to Crystal Lake
- Rosemont to Crystal Lake
- Round Lake to Crystal Lake
- Sauk Village to Crystal Lake
- Westchester to Crystal Lake
- Willow Springs to Crystal Lake
By bus and train
To get from Joliet to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 train lines and one bus line: take the LINCOLN SERVICE train from Joliet Union Station station to Chicago Union Station station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the MD-W train and finally take the 550 bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station to Crystal Lake Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 17 min.
197min
LINCOLN SERVICEMD-W 550
Leaves from Joliet Union Station
Step by Step
- 1Walk to train stationJoliet Union Station520 yd • 7 min
- 2LINCOLN SERVICEWait for trainLINCOLN SERVICEChicago
- 3Ride to train stationChicago Union Station61 min
- 4MD-WWait for trainMD-W#2211| Big Timber
- 5Ride to train stationElgin70 min
- 6Walk to bus stationElgin Transportation Center Bay 1ID 3748060 yd • 1 min
- 7550Wait for bus550Crystal Lake Metra Station
- 8Ride to bus stationCrystal Lake Metra Station45 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
Questions & Answers
What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Crystal Lake?
The fastest way takes 189 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line UP-NW.
What is the alternative route to get from Joliet to Crystal Lake?
The alternative route takes 197 minutes, using Bus line LINCOLN SERVICE, Bus line MD-W, Bus line 550.
Is there a direct train between Joliet and Crystal Lake in Chicago?
No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 9 min.
Which train line goes from Joliet to Crystal Lake in Chicago?
The LINCOLN SERVICE train line goes from Joliet Union Station station near Joliet to Chicago station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Chicago station near Crystal Lake in Chicago
How long does it take to travel from Joliet to Crystal Lake in Chicago by train?
The total travel time between Joliet and Crystal Lake in Chicago by train is about 3 hr 9 min.
Where do I get on the train near Joliet to get to Crystal Lake in Chicago?
Get on the LINCOLN SERVICE train from the Joliet Union Station station near Joliet in Chicago.
Where do I get off the train when travelling between Joliet and Crystal Lake in Chicago?
Get off the train at the Chicago station, which is closest to Crystal Lake in Chicago.
