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

From Crystal Lake to Niles by bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Niles in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, take the PULSE DEMPSTER LINE bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Milwaukee Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 21 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

81min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Walk to Niles
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
    Milwaukee Station
    ID 21419
    10 min
  • 7
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    0.51 mi • 11 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Niles by bus and train via UP-NW and 250

To get from Crystal Lake to Niles in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St & Ozark Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

99min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Niles
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 - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21424
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Niles

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Niles, Chicago is approximately 29.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 81 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Niles 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 Niles, Chicago

Niles is located at Niles, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Dempster St & Merrill St.

Train stations close to Niles:

  • Golf
  • Morton Grove
  • Dee Road

Bus stations close to Niles:

  • Dempster St & Merrill St
  • Dempster St & Merrill Ave
  • Dempster/Ozanam

Related Routes

Alternative route from Crystal Lake to Niles by bus and train via UP-NW and 250

To get from Crystal Lake to Niles in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Des Plaines station. Next, take the 250 bus from Des Plaines Metra Station station to Dempster St & Ozark Ave station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 39 min. The ride fare is $5.75.

99min$5.75
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - 250
250
Walk to Niles
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 - 250250
    Wait for bus
    250
    Davis Cta Station
  • 6
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Dempster St & Ozark Ave
    ID 21424
    15 min
  • 7
    Walk to Niles
    Walk to
    Niles
    220 yd • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 81 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE.

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

    The alternative route takes 99 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line 250.

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

    No, you’ll have to take one train line and one bus line in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 21 min.

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Niles 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 bus line till #640| Chicago Otc station near Niles in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Niles in Chicago by train and bus is about 1 hr 21 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Niles costs $5.75.