There are 3 ways to get from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain Up-Nw
5h 58m$73–135Drive 140.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lakecar 140.2 mi
2h 45m$26–37Bus
- Take the bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus
- Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus 605
7h 42m$53–97
Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake is to drive which takes 2h 45m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells and arriving at Main St & Crystal Lake Av via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Rosemont CTA Station and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.
No, there is no direct train from Wisconsin Dells station to Crystal Lake. However, there are services departing from Wisconsin Dells Station and arriving at Crystal Lake via Chicago OTC. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
The distance between Wisconsin Dells and Crystal Lake is 239 miles. The road distance is 141 miles.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake without a car is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $70 - $140.
It takes approximately 5h 58m to get from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake, including transfers.
Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Wisconsin Dells station.
Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Wisconsin Dells Station.
The best way to get from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake is to train which takes 5h 58m and costs $70 - $140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $100 and takes 7h 42m.
What companies run services between Wisconsin Dells, WI, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Wisconsin Dells to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Wisconsin Dells, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 7h 42m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Wisconsin Dells Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Lake
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $23–35
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $23–35
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–13
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Wisconsin Dells to UW-Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–15
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- questions@coachusa.com
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $23–50
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $23–50
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–4
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More Questions & Answers
Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at UW-Madison station.
Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Wisconsin Dells to Crystal Lake.
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