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

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There are 7 ways to get from Grand Rapids to McHenry by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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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
    $66–126

  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 53m
    $75–102

  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 46m
    $189–280

  5. 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 36m
    $58–319

  6. 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
    7h 10m
    $46–287

  7. 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 7m
    $52–337

Grand Rapids to McHenry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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.

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