How to get from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 53 bus from Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (South) station to Pulaski & Madison (South) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Chicago Otc station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 120 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

120min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 53
53
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (South)
    ID 9031
    10 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    31st Street & Komensky Terminal (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Pulaski & Madison (South)
    ID 14628
    2 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Pulaski (East)
    ID 409
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & State (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    20 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #603| Crystal Lake
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    81 min
  • 10
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    East Crystal Lake Avenue
    450 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 53 bus from Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station to Irving Park Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

136min$6.00
Bus - 53
53
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pulaski (Green)
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 9132
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Irving Park (Blue)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    5 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #603| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    64 min
  • 9
    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 Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake

The distance between Pulaski (Green), Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake is approximately 48.53 mi, which can typically be travelled in 120 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake by bus 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 Pulaski (Green)

Pulaski (Green) is located at Pulaski (Green), Crystal Lake and the nearest public transit station is Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Pulaski (Green):

  • Pulaski (Blue)
  • Kedzie-Green
  • Conservatory-Central Park Drive

Train stations close to Pulaski (Green):

  • Kedzie

Bus stations close to Pulaski (Green):

  • Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North)
  • Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (South)
  • Pulaski & Carroll (North)

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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 53 bus from Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North) station to Irving Park Blue Line Station (North) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the BLUE LINE Chicago 'L' and finally take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 16 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

136min$6.00
Bus - 53
53
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (North)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Pulaski (Green)
  • 2
    Bus - 5353
    Wait for bus
    53
    Pulaski & Peterson Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Irving Park Blue Line Station (North)
    ID 9132
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Irving Park (Blue)
    20 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
    Wait for Chicago 'L'
    BLUE LINE
    O'Hare
  • 6
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Ride to Chicago 'L' station
    Jefferson Park
    5 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #603| Crystal Lake
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    64 min
  • 9
    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 Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 120 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line 20, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 136 minutes, using Bus line 53, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Pulaski (Green) and Crystal Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 120 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake?

    The 53 bus line goes from Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (South) station near Pulaski (Green) in Chicago to 31st Street & Komensky Terminal (North) station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Pulaski (Green) in Chicago and Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake by bus and train is about 120 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Pulaski (Green) to get to Crystal Lake?

    Get on the 53 bus from the Pulaski & Lake (Green Line) (South) stop near Pulaski (Green) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Pulaski (Green) and Crystal Lake?

    Get off the bus at the Crystal Lake station, which is closest to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake.

  • How much is the total bus and train fare from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Pulaski (Green) to Crystal Lake costs $9.00.

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