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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    8h 9m
    $179–272

  2. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PAH - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    5h 43m
    $59–342

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    11h 36m
    $75–114

  4. Drive  362.1 mi

    1. Drive from Carbondale to McHenrycar car 362.1 mi
    6h 59m
    $64–93

  5. Fly Williamson County Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    4h 56m
    $120–314

  6. Taxi to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Carbondale to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CGI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 2m
    $228–558

  7. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    8h
    $346–791

  8. Bus to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    8h 8m
    $82–439

Carbondale to McHenry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Carbondale, IL, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Carbondale to McHenry via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 8h 9m.

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