There are 4 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 to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2512 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 39m$44–63Drive 226.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Crystal Lakecar 226.5 mi
4h 11m$42–60Train
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
7h 5m$43–75Bus, train via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station)
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100 / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 44m$44–66
Indiana to Crystal Lake by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake is to bus and train via Indianapolis, Illinois St (Greyhound Bus Station) which costs $40 - $70 and takes 5h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $40 - $60.
The distance between Indiana and Crystal Lake is 234 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 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Indiana to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Crystal Lake is 1h behind Indiana. It is currently 6:40 AM in Indiana and 5:40 AM in Crystal Lake.
Yes, the driving distance between Indiana to Crystal Lake is 228 miles. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Indiana to Crystal Lake.
There are 82+ hotels available in 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, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 5m.
- 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
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
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 Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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