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There are 9 ways to get from Ohio to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMH - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 38m
    $169–445

  2. Bus, train via Toledo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    10h 23m
    $57–189

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    9h 44m
    $58–79

  4. Drive 356.8 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Crystal Lakecar car 356.8 mi
    7h 14m
    $66–95

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

    1. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 33m
    $59–384

  6. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CLE - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 24m
    $170–484

  7. Fly John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CMH - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 54m
    $70–436

  8. Fly Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cleveland-Hopkins International Airport (CLE) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CLE - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 39m
    $76–476

  9. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 2m
    $61–376

Ohio to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar13Weekly Services
Duration9h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Ohio, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ohio to Crystal Lake. However, you can take the line 7 bus to John Glenn Columbus Intnl Airport (CMH), walk to John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Irving Park-Blue, walk to Irving Park, then take the train to Crystal Lake. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Crystal Lake via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 44m.

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