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

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There are 8 ways to get from Michigan to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, or bus

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  1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport, 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 43m
    $67–370

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    10h
    $42–82

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    8h 30m
    $51–97

  4. Drive 328 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Crystal Lakecar car 328 mi
    5h 41m
    $60–87

  5. Fly from Bishop International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FNT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 54m
    $72–283

  6. Fly from Detroit, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 25m
    $139–354

  7. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 8m
    $56–366

  8. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicagobus bus FlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    10h 32m
    $59–90

Michigan to Crystal Lake by tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a vehicle from Campus Martius - Northbound to Crystal Lake via Baltimore St - Northbound, Detroit, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Crystal Lake Metra Station via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Jefferson & Washington, Logan Square Blue Line Station, Logan Square, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 10h.

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