How to get from Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, take the 81 bus from Lawrence & Damen (West) station to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. Next, take the UP-NW train from Jefferson Park station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

107min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 81
81
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Lawrence & Damen (West)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Lawrence & Damen (West)
    ID 17604
    340 yd • 5 min
  • 2
    Bus - 8181
    Wait for bus
    81
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    70 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

By Chicago 'L', bus and train

To get from Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) 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 24 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

144min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South)
    ID 8184
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    30 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
    16 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 Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake

The distance between Damen (Brown), Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake is approximately 39.22 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Damen (Brown) 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 Damen (Brown)

Damen (Brown) is located at Damen (Brown), Crystal Lake and the nearest public transit station is Damen & Eastwood (Brown Line) (North).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Damen (Brown):

  • Irving Park-Brown
  • Western-Brown
  • Rockwell

Train stations close to Damen (Brown):

  • Ravenswood

Bus stations close to Damen (Brown):

  • Damen & Eastwood (Brown Line) (North)
  • Damen & Eastwood (Brown Line) (South)
  • Damen & Wilson (South)

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 Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, you’ll need to take one bus line, one Chicago 'L' line and one train line: take the 49 bus from Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South) station to Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South) 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 24 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

144min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 49
49
Chicago 'L' - BLUE LINE
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South)

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Western & Leland (Brown Line) (South)
    ID 8184
    0.51 mi • 11 min
  • 2
    Bus - 4949
    Wait for bus
    49
    79th & Western Terminal (West)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Western & Cortland (Blue Line) (South)
    ID 8214
    15 min
  • 4
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Walk to Chicago 'L' station
    Western (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
    30 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
    16 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 Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line 81, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 144 minutes, using Bus line 49, Bus line BLUE LINE, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Damen (Brown) and Crystal Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake?

    The 81 bus line goes from Lawrence & Damen (West) station near Damen (Brown) in Chicago to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) 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 Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Damen (Brown) in Chicago and Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake by bus and train is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Damen (Brown) to get to Crystal Lake?

    Get on the 81 bus from the Lawrence & Damen (West) stop near Damen (Brown) in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Damen (Brown) 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 bus fare from Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from Damen (Brown) to Crystal Lake costs $6.00.

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