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

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There are 9 ways to get from Michigan to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), bus, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

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  1. Fly Bishop International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    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
    4h 3m
    $72–283

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    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
    9h 52m
    $43–103

  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 24m
    $50–133

  4. Drive 328 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Crystal Lakecar car 328 mi
    5h 40m
    $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)plane plane LAN - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    3h 55m
    $67–370

  6. Fly Detroit to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, 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 28m
    $119–354

  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)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 16m
    $56–376

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 40m
    $77–567

  9. Bus

    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 8m
    $45–111

Michigan to Crystal Lake by tram, train, and foot

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest 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, Jefferson & Harrison, Canal & Madison, Madison & Clinton, Milwaukee & Kedzie, Logan Square, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 10h 8m.

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