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How to get fromDes Moines to McHenryby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly Des Moines to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    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
    4h 43m
    $81–448

  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 Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    9h 41m
    $63–94

  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
    $82–183

  5. Fly Des Moines to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    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 57m
    $97–496

  6. Drive to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD)car car
    2. Fly from Fort Dodge Municipal Airport (FOD) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane FOD - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 22m
    $59–340

Des Moines to McHenry by bus and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration9h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 345.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD), walk to O'Hare International Terminal 2, take the shuttle to Multi-Modal Facility, walk to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, take the bus to Des Plaines Metra Station, walk to Des Plaines, then take the train to McHenry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Des Moines to McHenry via Chicago Bus Station, Jefferson & Harrison, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 9h 41m.

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