The average bus between O'Hare and McHenry takes 6h 47m and the fastest bus takes 1h 44m. The bus service runs several times per day from O'Hare to McHenry. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run 3 times a day between O'Hare and McHenry. The earliest departure is at 6:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from O'Hare is at 6:47 PM which arrives into McHenry at 6:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and take an average of 6h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


1h 44m • 2 changes


2h 36m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes
Arrives next day


11h 36m • 2 changes


1h 44m • 2 changes


2h 36m • 2 changes


2h 34m • 2 changes
Arrives +3 days


2d 11h • 2 changes
Want to know about travelling from O'Hare to McHenry? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct bus from O'Hare to McHenry. However, there are services departing from O'Hare station and arriving at McHenry station via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 47m.
O'Hare to McHenry bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Rosemont CTA Station.
O'Hare to McHenry bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Main/Front station.
The distance between O'Hare and McHenry is 52.9 km. The road distance is 86 km.
You can take a bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Main/Front via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 3h 23m.