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

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

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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 55m
    $56–264

  2. Drive  261.8 mi

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

  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 6m
    $122–204

  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 59m

  5. Bus, train via Kalamazoo

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Kalamazoobus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 18m
    $68–110

Lansing to Crystal Lake by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$122Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 228.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 55m

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

You can take a bus from Lansing to Crystal Lake via East Lansing, East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 6m.

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