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

By bus and train

To get from Northbrook to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 626 bus from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station to Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 234 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Mt. Prospect station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 15 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

195min$6.05
Walk to bus stationBus - 626
626
Bus - 234
234
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
    ID 1457
    1.17 mi • 24 min
  • 2
    Bus - 626626
    Wait for bus
    626
    Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr & Milwaukee Ave
    ID 1467
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Milwaukee Ave & Columbus Pkwy / Riverwalk Dr
    ID 1533
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 234234
    Wait for bus
    234
    Des Plaines Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Hwy./Emerson/Mt. Prospect Metra
    ID 22597
    35 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Mt. Prospect
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #621| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    64 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 Northbrook to Crystal Lake

The distance between Northbrook, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Chicago is approximately 39.03 mi, which can typically be travelled in 195 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Northbrook 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 Northbrook

Northbrook is located at Northbrook, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd.

Train stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake-Cook

Bus stations close to Northbrook:

  • Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd
  • Lake Cook Rd & Takeda Pkwy / Pointe Dr
  • Lake Cook Rd & Wilmot 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:

  • Pingree Road
  • Crystal Lake

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Woodstock/Grant
  • Prairie/Main
  • Main/Prairie

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 195 minutes, using Bus line 626, Bus line 234, Bus line UP-NW.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 3 hr 15 min.

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

    The 626 bus line goes from Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd station near Northbrook to Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station near Crystal Lake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Northbrook and Crystal Lake in Chicago by bus and train is about 3 hr 15 min.

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

    Get on the 626 bus from the Lake Cook Rd & Saunders Rd / Sanders Rd stop near Northbrook in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Tower Pkwy & 4 Overlook Point station, which is closest to Crystal Lake in Chicago.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Northbrook to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Northbrook to Crystal Lake costs $6.05.

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