What is the cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit is to drive which costs $60 - $90 and takes 5h 41m.

What is the fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit is to train and fly which takes 5h 13m and costs $120 - $360.

Is there a direct train between Crystal Lake and Detroit?

No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Detroit. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Detroit via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

The distance between Crystal Lake and Detroit is 326 miles. The road distance is 330.2 miles.

How do I travel from Crystal Lake to Detroit without a car?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $150.

How long does it take to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Crystal Lake to Detroit train from?

Crystal Lake to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.

Train or bus from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs $50 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $110 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the time difference between Crystal Lake and Detroit?

Detroit is 1h ahead of Crystal Lake. It is currently 10:24 PM in Crystal Lake and 11:24 PM in Detroit.

Where does the Crystal Lake to Detroit train arrive?

Crystal Lake to Detroit train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from Crystal Lake to Detroit?

Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Detroit is 330 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Crystal Lake to Detroit.

Where can I stay near Detroit?

There are 418+ hotels available in Detroit.

Crystal Lake to Detroit - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain Wolverine
7h 50m
$51–147
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
10h 5m
$41–106
Drive 328.3 mi
1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Detroitcar 328.3 mi
5h 41m
$60–87
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane ORD - DTW
5h 13m
$120–354
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago to Detroit Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2552
10h 39m
$53–132
Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain
2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway
3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane MDW - DTW
5h 50m
$60–384
Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane ORD - FNT
3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus
6h 28m
$57–302
Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit
1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Des Plainestrain
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus
3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane MKE - DTW
7h 5m
$349–595

Crystal Lake to Detroit by train and foot

21Weekly Services

7h 50mAverage Duration

$51Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Crystal Lake to Detroit.

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Distance: 323.7 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Detroit via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Detroit Bus Station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Logan Square, Milwaukee & Kedzie, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 10h 5m.

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