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There are 7 ways to get from Des Moines to McHenry by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DSM - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    4h 52m
    $96–484

  2. Drive 316.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Moines to McHenrycar car 316.9 mi
    5h 37m
    $58–84

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicagobus bus Btw 1202 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    9h 2m
    $95–129

  4. Bus, train via Galesburg

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    11h 4m
    $114–197

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

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DSM - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    5h 5m
    $85–414

  6. Bus, train via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    9h 54m
    $90–123

  7. Bus, train via Naperville

    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Napervillebus bus
    2. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    11h 46m
    $104–142

Des Moines to McHenry by bus, foot, and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 374.6 mi
  • Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Des Moines to McHenry. However, you can take the taxi to Des-Moines-Airport-DSM airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), walk to Midway, take the subway to LaSalle/Van Buren, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to McHenry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to McHenry via Chicago, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 2m.

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