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How to get fromChicago to Crystalby plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Crystal by plane, bus, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, subway, or train

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  1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport, line 14 bus

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    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane ORD - MSP
    2. Take the bus from Washington Ave & 10th Ave N to Robbinsdale Transit Center & Gate Abus bus
    5h 7m
    $226–460

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150
    9h 36m
    $66–124

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolistrain train Borealis / ...
    9h 12m
    $130–271

  4. Drive 414.9 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Crystalcar car 414.9 mi
    6h 55m
    $76–110

  5. Subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, line 14 bus

    1. Take the subway from Adams/Wabash to Midwaysubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MDW - MSP
    3. Take the bus from Washington Ave & 10th Ave N to Robbinsdale Transit Center & Gate Abus bus
    4h 56m
    $76–460

  6. Train to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane MKE - MSP
    6h 14m
    $632–1,074

  7. Train to South Bend, fly

    1. Take the train from Van Buren St. to South Bend Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from South Bend (SBN) to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)plane plane SBN - MSP
    6h 41m
    $92–469

  8. Bus via Madison

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomingtonbus bus Madison
    11h 58m
    $85–135

Chicago to Crystal by train, tram, foot, and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 366.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Crystal, MN, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to St. Paul-Minneapolis 3 times a day. Tickets cost $120–270 and the journey takes 7h 31m. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Minneapolis Bus Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $60–130 and the journey takes 8h 20m. Flixbus USA also services this route once daily.

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