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

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

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

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    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 16m
    $370–814

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to Chicagobus bus Cleveland / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    11h 33m
    $44–94

  3. Train

    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 51m
    $94–205

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0164
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    10h 59m
    $62–98

  5. Drive  389.1 mi

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

  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 28m
    $66–406

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

    1. Take the bus from Cleveland to 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 5m
    $45–276

Cleveland to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 16m

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, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cleveland to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Chicago, Jefferson & Harrison, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 11h 33m.

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