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There are 11 ways to get from Philadelphia to Crystal Lake by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 18m
    $110–445

  2. Train to Newark Liberty International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Newark Liberty International Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 1m
    $75–323

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    22h 19m
    $140–233

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    23h 10m
    $212–487

  5. Drive 805.2 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to Crystal Lakecar car 805.2 mi
    13h 28m
    $147–213

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 34m
    $106–566

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 18m
    $84–327

  8. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 30m
    $77–327

  9. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 39m
    $202–950

  10. Bus, train via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    23h 49m
    $145–271

  11. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    29h 3m
    $251–557

Philadelphia to Crystal Lake by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to Crystal Lake via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 10m.

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