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

The cheapest way to get from Iowa to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Iowa to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 3h 55m and costs $60 - $280.

How far is it from Iowa to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Iowa and Crystal Lake is 353 miles. The road distance is 310.4 miles.

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

The best way to get from Iowa to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 9h 15m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Iowa to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Iowa to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Iowa to Crystal Lake is 310 miles. It takes approximately 5h 26m to drive from Iowa to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 82+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

Iowa to Crystal Lake - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Iowa to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly from Des Moines, train
best
1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DSM - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
4h 6m
$85–453
Fly from Quad City International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
5h 47m
$39–234
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0123 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
9h 15m
$58–121
Drive 308.6 mi
1. Drive from Des Moines to Crystal Lakecar 308.6 mi
5h 26m
$57–82
Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport, train
1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ALO - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
3h 55m
$61–274

Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

50Weekly Planes

1h 38mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Iowa to Crystal Lake.

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Distance: 350.6 mi
Duration: 4h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Iowa to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Des Moines to Crystal Lake via Des Moines, Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Canal & Madison, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 15m.

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