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

The cheapest way to get from Decatur to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Decatur to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 3h 46m and costs $45 - $250.

How far is it from Decatur to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Decatur and Crystal Lake is 235 miles. The road distance is 187 miles.

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

The best way to get from Decatur to Crystal Lake without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 40m and costs $120 - $270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Decatur to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Decatur to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Decatur to Crystal Lake is 187 miles. It takes approximately 3h 48m to drive from Decatur to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 82+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Decatur to Crystal Lake - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Decatur to Crystal Lake by taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Lincoln Station
2. Take the train from Lincoln Station to Chicago Union Station
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
5h 40m
$122–267
Drive 185.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Decatur to Crystal Lake185.9 mi
3h 48m
$34–49
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Champaign, IL - ISR
2. Take the bus from Champaign, IL - ISR to Woodfield MallChampaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
6h 53m
$174–214
Fly from Decatur Airport, train
1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DEC - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
3h 46m
$50–248
Taxi to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)
2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)CMI - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
4h 32m
$154–372
Taxi to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)
2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)SPI - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
4h 27m
$144–370
Taxi to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Decatur to Bloomington-Airport-BMI
2. Fly from Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)BMI - ORD
3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Lake
4h 35m
$169–390

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

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1h 16mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Decatur to Crystal Lake.

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Distance: 233.5 mi
Duration: 5h 40m

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

There is no direct connection from Decatur to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Lincoln Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Champaign, IL - ISR, take the bus to Woodfield Mall, walk to Northwest Transportation Center, take the line 607 bus to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, then take the line 550 bus to Crystal Lake Metra Station.

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