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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 9 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 Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeFNT - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    3h 55m
    $75–282

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Chicago Bus StationbusGreyhound US0160
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus605
    9h 34m
    $42–122

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union StationtrainWolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal LaketrainUp-Nw
    8h 24m
    $51–135

  4. Drive 328 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Crystal Lakecar328 mi
    5h 36m
    $60–87

  5. Fly Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeLAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    3h 49m
    $65–369

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    5h 29m
    $117–333

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeGRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    6h 14m
    $54–355

  8. Line 6 bus to Gerald R. Ford International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Division/Library to Kentwood Station - Woodlandbus
    2. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)planeGRR - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain
    6h 30m
    $69–466

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to ChicagobusFlixBus 2552
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal LaketrainUp-Nw
    9h 52m
    $46–104

Michigan to Crystal Lake by tram, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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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, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Crystal Lake Metra Station via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton-Blue, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 9h 34m.

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