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How to get fromSeattle to Crystal Lakeby plane, train, train (Amtrak), car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Seattle to Crystal Lake by plane, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus

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

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    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 12m
    $108–438

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    47h 49m
    $206–1,506

  3. Drive 1,962.4 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Crystal Lakecar car 1,962.4 mi
    31h 49m
    $359–518

  4. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    8h 45m
    $144–619

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane SEA - 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
    10h 33m
    $275–1,153

Seattle to Crystal Lake by train and foot

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration47h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$206Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Seattle to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 47h 49m.

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