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How to get from Crystal Lake to Highland Park by train?

By train

To get from Crystal Lake to Highland Park in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Braeside station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 9 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

129min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
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
    Clybourn
    63 min
  • 4
    Train - UP-NUP-N
    Wait for train
    UP-N
    #319| Waukegan
  • 5
    Ride to train station Braeside
    Ride to train station
    Braeside
    40 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Highland Park 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 PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the 213 bus from Davis St & Benson Ave station to Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

153min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Highland Park
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 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Benson Ave
    ID 37368
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd
    ID 480
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highland Park
    Walk to
    Highland Park
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Highland Park

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Highland Park, Chicago is approximately 58.02 mi, which can typically be travelled in 129 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Highland Park by 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 Highland Park, Chicago

Highland Park is located at Highland Park, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Green Bay Rd & Westley Rd.

Train stations close to Highland Park:

  • Braeside
  • Ravinia Park
  • Glencoe

Bus stations close to Highland Park:

  • Green Bay Rd & Westley Rd
  • Green Bay Rd & Skokie Ridge Dr
  • Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd

By bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Highland Park 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 PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus and finally take the 213 bus from Davis St & Benson Ave station to Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 33 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

153min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 213
213
Walk to Highland Park
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 21394
    70 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINEPULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Wait for bus
    PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Davis Cta Station
    ID 402
    37 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Davis St & Benson Ave
    ID 37368
    140 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 213213
    Wait for bus
    213
    Highland Park Metra Station
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Green Bay Rd & Lake Cook Rd
    ID 480
    31 min
  • 10
    Walk to Highland Park
    Walk to
    Highland Park
    560 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Highland Park?

    The fastest way takes 129 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-N.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Crystal Lake to Highland Park?

    The alternative route takes 153 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 213.

  • Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Highland Park in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 9 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Highland Park 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 one train line till #640| Chicago Otc station near Highland Park in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Crystal Lake to Highland Park in Chicago by train?

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Highland Park in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 9 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Crystal Lake to get to Highland Park 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 Highland Park in Chicago?

    Get off the train at the #640| Chicago Otc station, which is closest to Highland Park in Chicago.

  • How much is the train fare from Crystal Lake to Highland Park?

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Highland Park costs $7.50.

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