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

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

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  1. Line 550 bus, line 806 bus

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    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Main/Frontbus bus 806
    2h 19m
    $3–4

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    3h 50m
    $12–15

  3. Drive 22.1 mi

    1. Drive from Elgin to McHenrycar car 22.1 mi
    35 min
    $4–6

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Elgin to McHenrytaxi taxi 22.1 mi
    35 min
    $70–85

Elgin to McHenry by bus

Calendar25Weekly Buses
Duration2h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 31.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 19m

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

You can take a bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 to Main/Front via Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 2h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to McHenry via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 3h 50m.

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