How to get from Palatine to Crystal Lake by bus?

By bus

To get from Palatine to Crystal Lake in Chicago, you’ll need to take 3 bus lines: take the 604 bus from Rand/Wilke station to Northwest Transportation Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 607 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 1 hr 27 min. The ride fare is $2.30.

87min$2.30
Bus - 604
604
Bus - 607
607
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Rand/Wilke

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Palatine
  • 2
    Bus - 604604
    Wait for bus
    604
    Northwest Transportation Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 23427
    17 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Northwest Transportation Center
    ID 31033
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 607607
    Wait for bus
    607
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-N-Ride
    ID 36934
    27 min
  • 7
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 8
    Ride to bus station Crystal Lake Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    30 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Palatine to Crystal Lake

The distance between Palatine, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Chicago is approximately 40.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 87 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Palatine to Crystal Lake by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Palatine

Palatine is located at Palatine, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Rand/Long Valley.

Bus stations close to Palatine:

  • Rand/Long Valley
  • Rand/Claremont/Long Valley
  • Rand/Frontage

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/Gates
  • Gates/Grant

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Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 87 minutes, using Bus line 604, Bus line 607, Bus line 550.

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

    No, you’ll have to take 3 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 27 min.

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

    The 604 bus line goes from Northwest Transportation Center station near Palatine to Northwest Transportation Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Northwest Transportation Center station near Crystal Lake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Palatine and Crystal Lake in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 27 min.

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

    Get on the 604 bus from the Northwest Transportation Center stop near Palatine in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Northwest Transportation Center stop, which is closest to Crystal Lake in Chicago.

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

    The ride from Palatine to Crystal Lake costs $2.30.

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