How to get from Crystal Lake to Itasca by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Itasca in Chicago, take the 550 bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. Next, take the MD-W train from Elgin station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

163min$5.75
Bus - 550
550
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
Leaves from Crystal Lake Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from bus station
    Start from bus station
    Crystal Lake
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1
    ID 37480
    57 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Elgin
    60 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2232| Chicago Union Station
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    28 min
  • 7
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

By train

To get from Crystal Lake to Itasca in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

209min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
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
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Itasca

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Itasca, Chicago is approximately 36.63 mi, which can typically be travelled in 163 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Itasca 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 Itasca, Chicago

Itasca is located at Itasca, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Itasca.

Train stations close to Itasca:

  • Itasca
  • Wood Dale
  • Medinah

Related Routes

By train

To get from Crystal Lake to Itasca in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Chicago Otc station. Next, take the MD-W train from Chicago Union Station station to Itasca station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 3 hr 29 min. The ride fare is $12.25.

209min$12.25
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - MD-WMD-W
Walk to Itasca
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
    Chicago Otc
    74 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Chicago Union Station
    410 yd • 5 min
  • 5
    Train - MD-WMD-W
    Wait for train
    MD-W
    #2213| Big Timber
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Itasca
    41 min
  • 7
    Walk to Itasca
    Walk to
    Itasca
    1.35 mi • 28 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 163 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line MD-W.

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

    The alternative route takes 209 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line MD-W.

  • Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and Itasca in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and one train line in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 43 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Crystal Lake to Itasca in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Crystal Lake to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station. From there you’ll have to take one train line till Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station near Itasca in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Itasca in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Crystal Lake to get to Itasca in Chicago?

    Get on the 550 bus from the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 stop near Crystal Lake in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Crystal Lake and Itasca in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 station, which is closest to Itasca in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Crystal Lake to Itasca?

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Itasca costs $5.75.

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