What is the cheapest way to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake?

The cheapest way to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake?

The fastest way to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Appleton to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Appleton and Crystal Lake is 213 miles. The road distance is 161.2 miles.

How do I travel from Appleton to Crystal Lake without a car?

The best way to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 7h 53m and costs $150 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake?

It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Appleton to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Appleton to Crystal Lake is 161 miles. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Appleton to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 61+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Appleton to Crystal Lake - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake by plane, train, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Appleton International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)ATW - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
3h 47m
$53–253
Drive 160.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Appleton to Crystal Lake160.3 mi
3h 8m
$30–43
Taxi, bus, train
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Transit Center
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
7h 53m
$158–205
Taxi to Green Bay, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)
2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)GRB - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
4h 16m
$134–358
Taxi, bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
4. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
8h 18m
$170–277
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay Amtrak Station
2. Take the bus from Green Bay Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
4. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride605
9h 30m
$184–278

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 24mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 211.9 mi
Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Appleton International Airport (ATW) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Green Bay Transit Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Canal & Madison, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake.

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