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

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

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  1. Fly Denver to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 40m
    $72–332

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Denver to Chicago Union Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    20h 45m
    $284–608

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus
    28h 13m
    $220–379

  4. Drive 978.3 mi

    1. Drive from Denver to Crystal Lakecar car 978.3 mi
    15h 45m
    $179–258

  5. Fly Denver to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DEN - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 52m
    $118–573

  6. Fly Denver to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Denver (DEN) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane DEN - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 36m
    $213–911

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

    1. Take the bus from Denver, CO to Colorado Springs, CObus bus
    2. Fly from Colorado Springs Airport (COS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane COS - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 57m
    $84–352

Denver to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$284Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Denver to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 20h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Denver Union Station to Crystal Lake Metra Station via St Louis Bus Station, Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 28h 13m.

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