There are 3 ways to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 39m$41–95Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
6h 59m$42–73Drive 226.5 mi
- Drive from Indianapolis to Crystal Lakecar 226.5 mi
4h 11m$42–60
Indiana to Crystal Lake by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 4h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct train from Indiana to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 59m.
The distance between Indiana and Crystal Lake is 230 miles. The road distance is 227.9 miles.
The best way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 39m and costs $40 - $100.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Indiana to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Indianapolis station.
Crystal Lake is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 6:18 PM in Indiana and 5:18 PM in Crystal Lake.
Indiana to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Crystal Lake is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Indiana to Crystal Lake.
What companies run services between Indiana, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Indianapolis to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 6h 59m.
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- 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 Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Adult
- $35–50
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–90
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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