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

The cheapest way to get from Madison to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 1m.

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

The fastest way to get from Madison to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs $17 - $25.

How far is it from Madison to Crystal Lake?

The distance between Madison and Crystal Lake is 196 miles. The road distance is 94.7 miles.

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

The best way to get from Madison to Crystal Lake without a car is to bus and train which takes 5h 14m and costs $28 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Madison to Crystal Lake, including transfers.

Can I drive from Madison to Crystal Lake?

Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Crystal Lake is 95 miles. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Madison to Crystal Lake.

Where can I stay near Crystal Lake?

There are 43+ hotels available in Crystal Lake.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Crystal Lake by bus, train, or car

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Bus, train
best
1. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2514 / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 14m
$29–57
Drive 94.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Madison to Crystal Lakecar 94.2 mi
2h 1m
$18–25
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
6h 9m
$42–90
Bus, train via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus Van Galder
2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 21m
$27–52
Bus
1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus Van Galder
2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
5h 56m
$25–50

Madison to Crystal Lake by bus and train

22Weekly Services

5h 14mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Madison to Crystal Lake.

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Distance: 194.5 mi
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Crystal Lake Metra Station via O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 5h 56m.

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