How to get from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Clybourn station. Next, take the 73 bus from Cortland & Ashland (East) station to Armitage & Clark (East) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 43 min. The ride fare is $6.00.

103min$6.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 73
73
Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    450 yd • 6 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
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cortland & Ashland (East)
    ID 4070
    150 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Bus - 7373
    Wait for bus
    73
    Clark & North (Nw)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Armitage & Clark (East)
    ID 1405
    11 min
  • 7
    Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
    Walk to
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    550 yd • 7 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 20 and 151

To get from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 151 bus from Washington & State (East) station to Stockton & Webster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

119min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 151
151
Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    450 yd • 6 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stockton & Webster (North)
    ID 1143
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
    Walk to
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago is approximately 42.75 mi, which can typically be travelled in 103 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo 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 East Crystal Lake Avenue, 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
  • Woodstock/Grant
  • Main/Gates

Public transit stations close to Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago

Lincoln Park Zoo is located at 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Clark & Wisconsin (South).

Chicago 'L' stations close to Lincoln Park Zoo:

  • Sedgwick
  • Fullerton
  • Armitage (Brown/Purple)

Bus stations close to Lincoln Park Zoo:

  • Clark & Wisconsin (South)
  • Stockton & Webster (North)
  • Stockton & Webster (South)

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via UP-NW, 20 and 151

To get from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago, you’ll need to take one train line and 2 bus lines: take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Chicago Otc station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the 20 bus and finally take the 151 bus from Washington & State (East) station to Stockton & Webster (North) station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 59 min. The ride fare is $9.00.

119min$9.00
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 20
20
Bus - 151
151
Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
Leaves from Crystal Lake

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Crystal Lake
    450 yd • 6 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 bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Washington & Canal (East)
    ID 443
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Bus - 2020
    Wait for bus
    20
    Washington & Wabash (East)
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Washington & State (East)
    ID 448
    7 min
  • 7
    Bus - 151151
    Wait for bus
    151
    Clark & Arthur Terminal (West)
  • 8
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Stockton & Webster (North)
    ID 1143
    22 min
  • 9
    Walk to Lincoln Park Zoo
    Walk to
    Lincoln Park Zoo
    2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA
    210 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 103 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 73.

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

    The alternative route takes 119 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 20, Bus line 151.

  • Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Lincoln Park Zoo?

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 43 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo?

    The UP-NW train line goes from Crystal Lake station near Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake to #640| Chicago Otc station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till #640| Chicago Otc station near Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo by train and bus?

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake and Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 43 min.

  • Where do I get on the train near Crystal Lake to get to Lincoln Park Zoo?

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

  • Where do I get off the train when travelling between Crystal Lake and Lincoln Park Zoo?

    Get off the train at the #640| Chicago Otc stop, which is closest to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago.

  • When is the first train from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo?

    The first train from Crystal Lake in Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo in Chicago is Union Pacific Northwest. It leaves the Crystal Lake station at 11:15 PM.

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

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Lincoln Park Zoo costs $6.00.

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