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How to get fromCincinnati to McHenryby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Cincinnati to McHenry by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    8h 36m
    $53–77

  2. Bus to Dayton, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Dayton Trotwood Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Dayton (DAY) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DAY - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    8h 23m
    $49–321

  3. Drive  334.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to McHenrycar car 334.5 mi
    6h 13m
    $61–89

  4. Fly Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    5h 58m
    $158–866

  5. Fly Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    6h 8m
    $160–374

  6. Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar car
    2. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LEX - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 7m
    $58–338

Cincinnati to McHenry by bus and train

Calendar8Weekly Services
Duration8h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 36m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Cincinnati to McHenry. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Jefferson & Harrison, take the line 60 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to McHenry. Alternatively, you can drive from Cincinnati to McHenry in around 6h 13m.

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