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

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There are 10 ways to get from Houston to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, car, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane IAH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 51m
    $75–266

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    27h 24m

  3. Bus, train via Dallas

    1. Take the bus from Houston - Travis St @ Dallas St to 593 S Lamar St Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    27h 27m
    $187–439

  4. Drive 1,073.7 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Crystal Lakecar car 1,073.7 mi
    19h 52m
    $196–283

  5. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 8m
    $181–916

  6. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane HOU - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 28m
    $120–615

  7. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane IAH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 24m
    $96–457

  8. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane IAH - 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
    9h 30m
    $252–651

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    28h 18m
    $167–379

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    32h 5m
    $189–305

George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar112Weekly Planes
Duration2h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Crystal Lake Metra Station via Memphis Bus Station, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 28h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Crystal Lake via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 32h 5m.

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