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How to get fromAustin to McHenryby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Austin to McHenry by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane AUS - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    7h 22m
    $109–565

  2. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

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    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane AUS - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    7h 14m
    $108–497

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Austin to Dallasbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Chicago to Tornado Bus Co - Waukeganbus bus
    24h 39m
    $341–406

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Austin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Texas Eagle
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    31h 2m
    $681–1,041

  5. Drive  1,132.8 mi

    1. Drive from Austin to McHenrycar car 1,132.8 mi
    19h 17m
    $207–299

  6. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SAT - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    9h 9m
    $143–636

  7. Bus to San Antonio International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Austin Eastside Bus Plaza to San Antonio Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from San Antonio International Airport (SAT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SAT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    9h 7m
    $202–638

  8. Fly Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane AUS - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Glenview to Fox Laketrain train
    10h 6m
    $185–836

Austin to McHenry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar10Weekly Services
Duration31h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$681Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,043.7 mi
  • Duration: 7h 22m

What companies run services between Austin, TX, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Austin to McHenry via Dallas, Dallas Jefferson, Tornado Bus Co - Chicago, and Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan in around 24h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Austin to McHenry via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 31h 2m.

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