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How to get fromSt. Louis to Crystal Lakeby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Crystal Lake by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    7h
    $164–249

  2. Drive  299.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Crystal Lakecar car 299.9 mi
    5h 36m
    $55–80

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Illinois Terminal to Woodfield Mallbus bus Champaign to Chicago via shopping areas NB / ...
    10h 21m
    $75–106

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 18m
    $330–714

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train
    5h 27m
    $60–356

  6. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    6h 30m
    $103–339

  7. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    7h 13m
    $131–283

  8. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - 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
    7h 22m
    $524–904

St. Louis to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$164Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 324.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Main St & Crystal Lake Av via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Illinois Terminal, Woodfield Mall, Northwest Transportation Center, and Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride in around 10h 21m.

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