There are 9 ways to get from Louisville to McHenry by bus, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus Nashville
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain Up-Nw
8h 51m$59–68Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane SDF - ORD
- Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain
6h 5m$54–378Bus, train via Indianapolis
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain
10h 59m$132–225Drive 342.7 mi
- Drive from Louisville to McHenrycar 342.7 mi
6h 15m$63–91Bus, train via Indianapolis #2
- Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain
9h 31m$62–105Fly Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane SDF - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain
6h 8m$65–406Drive to Blue Grass Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Louisville to Lexington-Airport-LEXcar
- Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LEX - ORD
- Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain
5h 56m$55–334Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CVG - ORD
- Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain
6h 4m$174–840Drive to Covington, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Drive from Louisville to Covington (CVG)car
- Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CVG - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain
6h 13m$185–338
Louisville to McHenry by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Louisville to McHenry is to bus and train which costs $55 - $70 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Louisville to McHenry is to drive and fly and train which takes 5h 56m and costs $55 - $340.
The distance between Louisville and McHenry is 353 miles. The road distance is 344.7 miles.
The best way to get from Louisville to McHenry without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 51m and costs $55 - $70.
It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Louisville to McHenry, including transfers.
McHenry is 1h behind Louisville. It is currently 4:44 AM in Louisville and 3:44 AM in McHenry.
Yes, the driving distance between Louisville to McHenry is 345 miles. It takes approximately 6h 15m to drive from Louisville to McHenry.
There are 95+ hotels available in McHenry.
What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Louisville to McHenry. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Union Station, walk to Clinton & Quincy, take the line 124 bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, then take the train to McHenry. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Louisville, KY to McHenry via Indianapolis Union Station, Indianapolis, Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 10h 59m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–390
Flights from Covington to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–470
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Flights from Covington to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Louisville International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Blue Grass Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–280
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Chicago OTC to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Des Plaines to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Chicago OTC to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Des Plaines to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Des Plaines to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Chicago OTC to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak Thruway
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $50–60
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Adult
- $22–45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Greyhound
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