How to get from 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

From 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake by bus and train

To get from 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake you’ll need to take 2 bus lines and one train line: take the R-BMX bus from Merrillville High School station to Metro Center station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the GREYHOUND US0100 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 4 hr 11 min. The bus and train schedule from 68th & Madison may change. We recommend you check the updated bus and train schedule to Crystal Lake on the Moovit app.

251min
Walk to bus station
Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Walk to Crystal Lake
Leaves from Merrillville High School

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Merrillville High School
    0.65 mi • 14 min
  • 2
    Bus - R-BMXR-BMX
    Wait for bus
    R-BMX
    Metro Center
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Metro Center
    26 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Gary Bus Station
    ID GRY6
    100 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - GREYHOUND US0100GREYHOUND US0100
    Wait for bus
    GREYHOUND US0100
    Chicago Bus Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Chicago Train Station
    ID CHK6
    65 min
  • 7
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Otc
    560 yd • 7 min
  • 8
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #637| Harvard
  • 9
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Crystal Lake
    80 min
  • 10
    Walk to Crystal Lake
    Walk to
    Crystal Lake
    East Crystal Lake Avenue
    460 yd • 6 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake

The distance between 68th & Madison and Crystal Lake is approximately 89.71 mi, which can typically be travelled in 251 min. Moovit will show you the directions from 68th & Madison 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.

Bus And Train schedule from 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake

To check the bus and train schedule from 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (68th & Madison) and destination (Crystal Lake), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus and train schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake?

    The fastest way takes 251 minutes, using Bus line R-BMX, Bus line GREYHOUND US0100, Train line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between 68th & Madison and Crystal Lake?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 4 hr 11 min.

  • Which bus line goes from 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake?

    The R-BMX bus line goes from Merrillville High School station near 68th & Madison in Merrillville to Metro Center station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line till Metro Center station near Crystal Lake.

  • How long does it take to travel from 68th & Madison to Crystal Lake by bus and train?

    The total travel time between 68th & Madison and Crystal Lake by bus and train is about 4 hr 11 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near 68th & Madison to get to Crystal Lake?

    Get on the R-BMX bus from the Merrillville High School stop near 68th & Madison in Merrillville.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between 68th & Madison and Crystal Lake?

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

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