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How to get from Crystal Lake to Winnetka by train?

From Crystal Lake to Winnetka by train

To get from Crystal Lake to Winnetka in Chicago, take the UP-NW train from Crystal Lake station to Clybourn station. Next, take the UP-N train from Clybourn station to Winnetka station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 1 min. The ride fare is $7.50.

121min$7.50
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NUP-N
Walk to Winnetka
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
    Ride to train station
    Winnetka
    30 min
  • 6
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    90 yd • 2 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

From Crystal Lake to Winnetka by bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Winnetka 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 423 bus from Harlem Ave & Dempster St station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

112min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 423
423
Walk to Winnetka
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
    #642| 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
    Dempster St & Harlem Ave
    ID 21430
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Dempster St
    ID 812
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    ID 1354
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Crystal Lake to Winnetka

The distance between Crystal Lake, Chicago and Winnetka, Chicago is approximately 54.21 mi, which can typically be travelled in 121 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Crystal Lake to Winnetka 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 Winnetka, Chicago

Winnetka is located at Winnetka, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Green Bay Rd & Oak St.

Train stations close to Winnetka:

  • Winnetka
  • Indian Hill
  • Hubbard Woods

Bus stations close to Winnetka:

  • Green Bay Rd & Oak St
  • Green Bay Rd & Linden St
  • Green Bay Rd & Cherry St

From Crystal Lake to Winnetka by bus and train

To get from Crystal Lake to Winnetka 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 423 bus from Harlem Ave & Dempster St station to Elm / Winnetka Metra Station station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 1 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $6.05.

112min$6.05
Walk to train station
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Bus - PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
PULSE DEMPSTER LINE
Bus - 423
423
Walk to Winnetka
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
    #642| 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
    Dempster St & Harlem Ave
    ID 21430
    13 min
  • 7
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Harlem Ave & Dempster St
    ID 812
    130 yd • 2 min
  • 8
    Bus - 423423
    Wait for bus
    423
    Linden Cta (Linden Ave & 4th St)
  • 9
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Elm / Winnetka Metra Station
    ID 1354
    32 min
  • 10
    Walk to Winnetka
    Walk to
    Winnetka
    30 yd • 1 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

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

    The fastest way takes 121 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-N.

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

    The alternative route takes 112 minutes, using Bus line UP-NW, Bus line PULSE DEMPSTER LINE, Bus line 423.

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

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

  • Which train line goes from Crystal Lake to Winnetka 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 Winnetka in Chicago

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

    The total travel time between Crystal Lake and Winnetka in Chicago by train is about 2 hr 1 min.

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

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

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

    The ride from Crystal Lake to Winnetka costs $7.50.