How to get from Crystal Lake to St. Charles by bus?

Crystal Lake to St. Charles - Bus Schedule

The 550 bus from Crystal Lake to St. Charles runs from 6:30 AM to 7:16 PM, with departures every 20 min-1 hr 5 min. The trip takes about 1 hr 41 min, with regular service throughout the operating hours.

From Crystal Lake to St. Charles by bus

To get from Crystal Lake to St. Charles in Chicago, take the 550 bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station station to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A station. Next, take the 801 bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A station to Route 38/Meijer Drvwy station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 41 min. The ride fare is $2.30. The bus schedule from Crystal Lake may change. We recommend you check the updated bus schedule to St. Charles on the Moovit app.

101min$2.30
Walk to bus stationBus - 550
550
Bus - 801
801
Walk to St. Charles
Leaves from Crystal Lake Metra Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Crystal Lake Metra Station
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 550550
    Wait for bus
    550
    Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A
    ID 37480
    56 min
  • 4
    Bus - 801801
    Wait for bus
    801
    Geneva Metra Station
  • 5
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Route 38/Meijer Drvwy
    35 min
  • 6
    Walk to St. Charles
    Walk to
    St. Charles
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to St. Charles

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and St. Charles, Chicago is approximately 33.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 101 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to St. Charles by bus, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Bus schedule from Crystal Lake to St. Charles

To check the bus schedule from Crystal Lake to St. Charles using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Crystal Lake) and destination (St. Charles), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available bus routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each bus, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest bus schedules.

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Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to St. Charles?

    The fastest way takes 101 minutes, using Bus line 550, Bus line 801.

  • Is there a direct bus between Crystal Lake and St. Charles in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take 2 bus lines in total. The total travelling time is 1 hr 41 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Crystal Lake to St. Charles in Chicago?

    The 550 bus line goes from Crystal Lake Metra Station near Crystal Lake to Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A station. From there you’ll have to take one bus line till Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A station near St. Charles in Chicago.

  • How long does it take to travel from Crystal Lake to St. Charles in Chicago by bus?

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and St. Charles in Chicago by bus is about 1 hr 41 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Crystal Lake to get to St. Charles in Chicago?

    Get on the 550 bus from the Crystal Lake Metra Station near Crystal Lake in Chicago.

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

    Get off the bus at the Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop A stop, which is closest to St. Charles in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Crystal Lake to St. Charles?

    The ride from Crystal Lake to St. Charles costs $2.30.

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