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How to get fromGrand Rapids to McHenryby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Grand Rapids to McHenry by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Pere Marquette
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    6h 47m
    $106–160

  2. Drive  224.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to McHenrycar car 224.4 mi
    4h 12m
    $41–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    6h 59m

  4. Taxi to Muskegon, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the taxi from Grand Rapids to Muskegon (MKG)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Muskegon (MKG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MKG - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    4h 26m
    $209–332

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    9h 36m

  6. Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from Grand Rapids to Lansing-Airport-LANcar car
    2. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane LAN - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    5h 26m
    $48–311

  7. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane GRR - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 48m
    $41–299

  8. Fly Gerald R. Ford International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane GRR - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    7h 2m
    $52–317

Grand Rapids to McHenry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 227.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to McHenry via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 6h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Grand Rapids Vernon J. Ehlers Station to Main/Front via Chicago Union Station, Jefferson & Washington, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Jefferson Park, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 9h 36m.

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