How to get from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village by bus and train?

From Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village by bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 226 bus and finally take the 223 bus from Oakton St & Badger Rd / Diane Rd station to Busse Rd & Oakton St station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 47 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

107min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 226
226
Bus - 223
223
Walk to Elk Grove Village
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Oakton/Hamilton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakton St & Badger Rd / Diane Rd
    ID 21833
    17 min
  • 7
    Bus - 223223
    Wait for bus
    223
    Tower Ln & Mark St
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Busse Rd & Oakton St
    ID 21836
    2 min
  • 9
    Walk to Elk Grove Village
    Walk to
    Elk Grove Village
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village by bus and train via UP-NW and 226

To get from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, take the 226 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Oakton/Hamilton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

105min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 226
226
Walk to Elk Grove Village
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Oakton/Hamilton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakton/Hamilton
    ID 24342
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elk Grove Village
    Walk to
    Elk Grove Village
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Elk Grove Village, Chicago is approximately 31.46 mi, which can typically be travelled in 107 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Crystal Lake

Crystal Lake is located at Crystal Lake, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Train stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Pingree Road
  • Crystal Lake

Bus stations close to Crystal Lake:

  • Crystal Lake Metra Station
  • Grant/Rail Road
  • Woodstock/Grant

Public transit stations close to Elk Grove Village, Chicago

Elk Grove Village is located at Elk Grove Village, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Oakton St & Hamilton Rd.

Bus stations close to Elk Grove Village:

  • Oakton St & Hamilton Rd
  • Oakton/Hamilton
  • Oakton St & Badger Rd / Diane Rd

Related Routes

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village by bus and train via UP-NW and 226

To get from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, take the 226 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Oakton/Hamilton station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 45 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

105min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 226
226
Walk to Elk Grove Village
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    110 yd • 2 min
  • 2
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #640| Chicago Otc
  • 3
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    46 min
  • 4
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Des Plaines Metra Station
    ID 21611
    160 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 226226
    Wait for bus
    226
    Oakton/Hamilton
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Oakton/Hamilton
    ID 24342
    17 min
  • 7
    Walk to Elk Grove Village
    Walk to
    Elk Grove Village
    870 yd • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village?

    The fastest way takes 107 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 226, Bus line 223.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village?

    The alternative route takes 105 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 226.

  • Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Elk Grove Village in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 47 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village in Chicago?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake to #640| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take 2 bus lines till #640| Chicago Otc station near Elk Grove Village in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village in Chicago by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Elk Grove Village in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 47 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Crystal Lake to get to Elk Grove Village in Chicago?

    Get on the UP-NW train from the Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Crystal Lake and Elk Grove Village in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #640| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Elk Grove Village in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village?

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Elk Grove Village costs $6.05.