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How to get fromDeKalb to McHenryby train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from DeKalb to McHenry by train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    5h
    $10–21

  2. Line 12 bus, train, line 801 bus, line 550 bus, line 806 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Locust St. at 2nd St. - EB Stop #623 to Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662bus bus 12
    2. Take the train from Elburn to Genevatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Geneva Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 801
    4. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 550
    5. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Main/Frontbus bus 806
    6h 14m
    $8–20

  3. Drive 47.3 mi

    1. Drive from DeKalb to McHenrycar car 47.3 mi
    1h 8m
    $9–13

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from DeKalb to McHenrytaxi taxi 47.3 mi
    1h 8m
    $140–180

DeKalb to McHenry by bus and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$10Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from DeKalb to McHenry.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 112.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to McHenry via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, and Chicago OTC in around 5h.

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