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How to get fromChicago to Crystal Riverby plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Crystal River by plane, shuttle, taxi, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane MDW - TPA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    6h 44m
    $238–735

  2. Drive 1,049.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Crystal Rivercar car 1,049.9 mi
    19h 4m
    $192–277

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station to Gainesvillebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Ocalabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ocala to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    23h 50m
    $235–592

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Jacksonvilletrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jacksonville to Wildwood Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Wildwood Amtrak Station to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    40h 30m

  5. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Tampa, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Tampa (TPA)plane plane ORD - TPA
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal to Brooksville Wawashuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Brooksville Wawa to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 10m
    $232–485

  6. Fly Chicago Midway International Airport to Orlando, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane MDW - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Sleep Innshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sleep Inn to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 8m
    $272–685

  7. Fly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Orlando, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Orlando (MCO)plane plane ORD - MCO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Orlando Airport to Sleep Innshuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Sleep Inn to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    7h 29m
    $262–535

  8. Bus, taxi via Gainesville

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Atlanta Bus Station to Gainesville Bus Stopbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand to Ocalabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Ocala to Crystal Rivertaxi taxi
    28h
    $248–537

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Tampa (TPA) flights

Calendar57Weekly Planes
Duration3h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Crystal River. However, you can take the subway to Midway, walk to Chicago-Midway-Airport-MDW airport, fly to Tampa (TPA), walk to Tampa International Airport - Red Terminal, take the shuttle to Brooksville Wawa, then take the taxi to Crystal River. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Atlanta Bus Station, walk to Garnett Station, take the subway to Civic Center Station, walk to Atlanta - Civic Center MARTA Station, take the bus to Gainesville, walk to Gainesville - Commuter Lot Parking Garage @ Gale Lemerand, take the bus to Ocala, then take the taxi to Crystal River.

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