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How to get fromAppleton to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, bus, car or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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There are 7 ways to get from Appleton to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, car, or bus (Amtrak, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly from Appleton International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ATW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 46m
    $51–234

  2. Drive 160.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Crystal Lakecar car 160.3 mi
    3h 9m
    $30–43

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Transit Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2550
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    6h 34m
    $33–52

  4. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 57m
    $45–116

  5. Fly from Green Bay, train

    1. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRB - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 17m
    $70–264

  6. Bus, train via Milwaukee #2

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Park Ridge to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 47m
    $32–90

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    7h 49m
    $56–107

Appleton to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar5Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Appleton Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake Metra Station via Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 7h 49m.

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