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How to get fromBuffalo to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Buffalo to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 37m
    $83–490

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    16h 11m
    $69–150

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    13h 55m
    $128–356

  4. Drive 578.5 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Crystal Lakecar car 578.5 mi
    10h 1m
    $106–153

  5. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 47m
    $134–841

  6. Bus to Rochester, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo, NY to Rochester, NYbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ROC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 50m
    $233–555

Buffalo to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration13h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$128Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Buffalo to Crystal Lake via Buffalo Depew Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 13h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Crystal Lake Metra Station via Cleveland Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & State, Washington-Blue, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 16h 11m.

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