How to get from Harlem/Lake to Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' and train?

By Chicago 'L' and train

To get from Harlem/Lake to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, take the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) 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 48 min. The ride fare is $6.25.

168min$6.25
Walk to Chicago 'L' station
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
    1.01 mi • 21 min
  • 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
    63 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
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Public transit directions from Harlem/Lake to Crystal Lake

The distance between Harlem/Lake, Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake is approximately 54.81 mi, which can typically be travelled in 168 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Harlem/Lake 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 Harlem/Lake

Harlem/Lake is located at Harlem/Lake, Crystal Lake and the nearest public transit station is North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oak Park (Green)
  • Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch)
  • Ridgeland

Train stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • Oakpark
  • Riverforest

Bus stations close to Harlem/Lake:

  • North Blvd & Harlem (Green Line) (East)
  • Harlem/Lake Cta (At South Blvd)
  • Harlem Ave & Lake St

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

Related Routes

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 168 minutes, using Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct Chicago 'L' between Harlem/Lake 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 48 min.

  • Which Chicago 'L' line goes from Harlem/Lake to Crystal Lake?

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

  • How long does it take to travel from Harlem/Lake to Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' and train?

    The total travel time between Harlem/Lake in Oak Park and Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake by Chicago 'L' and train is about 2 hr 48 min.

  • Where do I get on the Chicago 'L' near Harlem/Lake to get to Crystal Lake?

    Get on the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' from the Harlem (Blue - Forest Park Branch) station near Harlem/Lake in Oak Park.

  • Where do I get off the Chicago 'L' when travelling between Harlem/Lake and Crystal Lake?

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

  • How much is the Chicago 'L' fare from Harlem/Lake to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Harlem/Lake to Crystal Lake costs $6.25.

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