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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, train

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 35m
    $61–314

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    10h 22m
    $46–88

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 39m
    $77–154

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h 52m
    $87–134

  5. Drive 261.8 mi

    1. Drive from Lansing to Crystal Lakecar car 261.8 mi
    4h 39m
    $48–69

Lansing to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 35m

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

You can take a bus from CATA Trans Center to Crystal Lake via NBD Harrison past Kalamazoo, Brody Complex, Capital Area Multimodal Gateway, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Benton Harbor Bus Stop, Chicago Bus Station, Chicago, Cumberland, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 10h 22m.

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