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

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There are 7 ways to get from Cleveland to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Cleveland Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    8h 45m
    $52–145

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Shipshewanabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Shipshewana to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 39m
    $45–122

  3. Drive 389.1 mi

    1. Drive from Cleveland to Crystal Lakecar car 389.1 mi
    6h 43m
    $71–103

  4. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 27m
    $130–494

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    11h 38m
    $46–96

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 44m
    $76–456

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

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland, OH to Robert K Pfaff Transit Center - Akronbus bus
    2. Fly from Akron (CAK) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CAK - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 24m
    $50–306

Cleveland to Crystal Lake by train and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cleveland, OH, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Cleveland Amtrak to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 8h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Crystal Lake Metra Station via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Canal & Madison, Madison & Clinton, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 11h 38m.

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