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How to get fromMcHenry to Bloomingtonby train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from McHenry to Bloomington by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    4h 24m
    $45–96

  2. Drive 148.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McHenry to Bloomingtoncar car 148.9 mi
    3h 6m
    $28–40

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    7h 5m
    $49–66

  4. Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane ORD - BMI
    4h 54m
    $37–270

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0145S
    7h 27m
    $40–71

  6. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane plane ORD - CMI
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington-Normalbus bus
    5h 47m
    $66–307

McHenry to Bloomington by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 24m

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

You can take a train from McHenry to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 24m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.

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