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

From Wood Dale to Crystal Lake by bus and train

To get from Wood Dale to Crystal Lake in Chicago, take the MD-W train from Wood Dale station to Elgin station. Next, 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 2 hr 28 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

148min$5.75
Train - MD-WMD-W
Bus - 550
550
Leaves from Wood Dale

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from train station
    Start from train station
    Wood Dale
  • 2
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2205| Big Timber
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Elgin
    37 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station Crystal Lake Metra Station
    Ride to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    50 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Wood Dale to Crystal Lake

The distance between Wood Dale, Chicago and Crystal Lake, Chicago is approximately 36.44 mi, which can typically be travelled in 148 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Wood Dale 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 Wood Dale

Wood Dale is located at Wood Dale, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Bensenville.

Train stations close to Wood Dale:

  • Bensenville
  • Itasca

Public transit stations close to Crystal Lake, Chicago

Crystal Lake is located at Crystal Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Prairie/Main.

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake
  • Pingree Road

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 148 minutes, using Bus line MD-W, Bus line 550.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 28 min.

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

    The MD-W train line goes from #2205| Big Timber station near Wood Dale to Elgin station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Elgin station near Crystal Lake in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Wood Dale and Crystal Lake in Chicago by train and bus is about 2 hr 28 min.

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

    Get on the MD-W train from the #2205| Big Timber station near Wood Dale in Chicago.

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

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

  • How much is the train fare from Wood Dale to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Wood Dale to Crystal Lake costs $5.75.