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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal LaketrainUp-Nw
    5h 13m
    $29–84

  2. Drive 202.6 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to Crystal Lakecar202.6 mi
    4h 2m
    $37–54

  3. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    3h 43m
    $49–258

  4. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    4h 20m
    $152–379

  5. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain
    6h 15m
    $74–280

Springfield to Crystal Lake by train and foot

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration5h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Springfield, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Springfield to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 5h 13m.

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