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How to get fromCharlottesville to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Charlottesville to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Charlottesville, train

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    1. Fly from Charlottesville (CHO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CHO - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 51m
    $85–321

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Charlottesville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    23h 26m
    $129–258

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Charlottesville Union Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    24h 39m
    $102–181

  4. Drive 715.9 mi

    1. Drive from Charlottesville to Crystal Lakecar car 715.9 mi
    15h 9m
    $131–189

  5. Taxi to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Charlottesville to Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Shenandoah Valley Regional Airport (SHD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SHD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 35m
    $352–604

Charlottesville to Crystal Lake by train and bus

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration23h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Charlottesville, VA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Charlottesville to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 26m.

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