How to get from 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station station to Dearborn & Madison (North) 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 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

150min$9.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Bus - 20
20
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dearborn & Madison (North)
    ID 1882
    24 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Madison & Dearborn/State (West)
    ID 18126
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Madison & Austin Terminal (South)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Madison & Clinton (West)
    ID 455
    4 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    60 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

Alternative route by bus and train via 62, 9 and UP-NW

To get from 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station station to Archer & Ashland (Ne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

150min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Bus - 9
9
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer & Ashland (Ne)
    ID 4439
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & Archer (North)
    ID 6213
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Clark & Belle Plaine (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Armitage (North)
    ID 6260
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clybourn
    90 yd • 2 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
    73 min
  • 10
    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 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake

The distance between 35th/Archer, Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake, Crystal Lake is approximately 50.07 mi, which can typically be travelled in 150 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 35th/Archer 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 35th/Archer

35th/Archer is located at 35th/Archer, Crystal Lake and the nearest public transit station is 35th/Archer Orange Line Station.

Chicago 'L' stations close to 35th/Archer:

  • Western (Orange)
  • California (Pink)
  • Ashland-Orange

Bus stations close to 35th/Archer:

  • 35th/Archer Orange Line Station
  • Leavitt & 35th Street (South)
  • 35th Street & Leavitt (East)

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

Alternative route by bus and train via 62, 9 and UP-NW

To get from 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake, you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the 62 bus from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station station to Archer & Ashland (Ne) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 9 bus and finally take the UP-NW train from Clybourn station to Crystal Lake station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 30 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

150min$6.00
Walk to bus stationBus - 62
62
Bus - 9
9
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    35th/Archer Orange Line Station
    80 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 6262
    Wait for bus
    62
    Dearborn & Marina City (North)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Archer & Ashland (Ne)
    ID 4439
    5 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Ashland & Archer (North)
    ID 6213
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 99
    Wait for bus
    9
    Clark & Belle Plaine (North)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Ashland & Armitage (North)
    ID 6260
    27 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Clybourn
    90 yd • 2 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
    73 min
  • 10
    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 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line 20, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake?

    The alternative route takes 150 minutes, using Bus line 62, Bus line 9, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between 35th/Archer and Crystal Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 30 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake?

    The 62 bus line goes from 35th/Archer Orange Line Station station near 35th/Archer in Chicago to Dearborn & Marina City (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 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 35th/Archer in Chicago and Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake by bus and train is about 2 hr 30 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 35th/Archer to get to Crystal Lake?

    Get on the 62 bus from the 35th/Archer Orange Line Station stop near 35th/Archer in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 35th/Archer 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 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake?

    The ride from 35th/Archer to Crystal Lake costs $9.00.

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