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

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There are 8 ways to get from Boston to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeBOS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    5h 21m
    $112–316

  2. Train to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Boston to Providencetrain
    2. Fly from Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planePVD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    7h 51m
    $67–870

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union StationtrainLake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal LaketrainUp-Nw
    24h 21m
    $151–704

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to New York Midtownbus
    2. Take the bus from New York Midtown to Chicago Bus Stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus605
    29h 19m
    $132–311

  5. Drive 1,027.8 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Crystal Lakecar1,027.8 mi
    17h 38m
    $188–271

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeBOS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
    5h 37m
    $92–444

  7. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeMHT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    7h 17m
    $99–448

  8. Fly Boston Logan Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)planeBOS - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    7h 21m
    $304–647

Boston to Crystal Lake by train and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Boston to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 24h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Crystal Lake Metra Station via New York Midtown, Chicago Bus Station, Clinton-Blue, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 29h 19m.

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