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

The cheapest way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake is to fly and train which takes 3h 43m and costs $70 - $410.

How far is it from Lansing to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Lansing and Crystal Lake is 230 miles. The road distance is 263.3 miles.

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

The best way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $55 - $130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Train or bus from Lansing to Crystal Lake?

The best way to get from Lansing to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 7h 46m and costs $55 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $95 and takes 10h 33m.

What is the time difference between Lansing and Crystal Lake?

Crystal Lake is 1h behind Lansing. It is currently 3:00 PM in Lansing and 2:00 PM in Crystal Lake.

Can I drive from Lansing to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Lansing to Crystal Lake is 263 miles. It takes approximately 4h 38m to drive from Lansing to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 84+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

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

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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Fly, train
best
1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
3h 43m
$72–410
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus
2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
8h 29m
$44–77
Train
1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Blue Water
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
7h 46m
$57–124
Drive 261.8 mi
1. Drive from Lansing to Crystal Lakecar 261.8 mi
4h 38m
$48–69
Bus
1. Take the bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Greyhound Benton Harborbus
2. Take the bus from Benton Harbor Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
10h 33m
$47–92

Lansing to Crystal Lake by bus and train

7Weekly Services

7h 46mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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Distance: 228.7 mi
Duration: 3h 43m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from CATA Intermodal Downtown to Crystal Lake Metra Station 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 33m.

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