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.

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.

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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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