There are 4 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Indiana by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0100
6h 21m$36–77Train
- Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain Cardinal
7h 24m$36–72Drive 226.2 mi
- Drive from Crystal Lake to Indianapoliscar 226.2 mi
4h 11m$42–60Bus
- Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus 605
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolisbus FlixBus N2640 / ...
8h 25m$60–130
Crystal Lake to Indiana by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Crystal Lake to Indiana is to train which costs $35 - $75 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Crystal Lake to Indiana is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Crystal Lake to Indiana. However, there are services departing from Crystal Lake and arriving at Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Crystal Lake and Indiana is 228 miles. The road distance is 227.5 miles.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Indiana without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 21m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 21m to get from Crystal Lake to Indiana, including transfers.
Crystal Lake to Indiana train services, operated by Metra, depart from Crystal Lake station.
The best way to get from Crystal Lake to Indiana is to train which takes 7h 24m and costs $35 - $75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $130 and takes 8h 25m.
Indiana is 1h ahead of Crystal Lake. It is currently 3:38 PM in Crystal Lake and 4:38 PM in Indiana.
Crystal Lake to Indiana train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Indiana, USA?
You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Indianapolis via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Indianapolis via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Cumberland, Chicago, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 25m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–70
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Chicago Train Station to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $30–50
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- pacebus.com
- Adult
- $1–2
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Indianapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Crystal Lake to Indiana is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Crystal Lake to Indiana.
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