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How to get from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Austin (Blue) station to Jefferson Park station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 20 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

140min$6.25
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Austin (Blue)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Start from Chicago 'L' station
    Austin (Blue)
  • 2
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 3
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    57 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #603| Crystal Lake
  • 5
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    64 min
  • 6
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    East Crystal Lake Avenue
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, take the 85 bus from Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

142min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Central & Harrison Terminal (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
    ID 11575
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    30 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
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    East Crystal Lake Avenue
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake

The distance between Austin (Blue), Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake is approximately 52.23 mi, which can typically be travelled in 140 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Crystal Lake – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Austin (Blue)

Austin (Blue) is located at Austin (Blue), Crystal Lake and the nearest public transit station is Austin/Fillmore.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Austin (Blue):

  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Oak Park (Blue)
  • Austin (Green)

Bus stations close to Austin (Blue):

  • Austin/Fillmore
  • Austin & Fillmore (North)
  • Austin/Harrison

Public transit stations close to Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is located at East Crystal Lake Avenue, Crystal Lake 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
  • Woodstock/Grant
  • Grant/Rail Road

By bus and train

To get from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, take the 85 bus from Central & Harrison Terminal (North) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 22 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

142min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 85
85
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Central & Harrison Terminal (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Central & Harrison Terminal (North)
    ID 11575
    0.75 mi • 16 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8585
    Wait for bus
    85
    Bryn Mawr & Linder (East)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center
    34 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    30 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
    64 min
  • 7
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    East Crystal Lake Avenue
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 140 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 142 minutes, using Bus line 85, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Austin (Blue) and Crystal Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take one Chicago 'L' line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 20 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake?

    The BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' line goes from O'Hare station near Austin (Blue) in Oak Park to Jefferson Park station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Austin (Blue) in Oak Park and Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 20 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Austin (Blue) to get to Crystal Lake?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the O'Hare station near Austin (Blue) in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Austin (Blue) and Crystal Lake?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Austin (Blue) to Crystal Lake costs $6.25.

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