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

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

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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 Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    4h 57m
    $50–96

  2. Train, bus via Auburn Gresham

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus FlixBus N2521
    5h 19m
    $31–51

  3. Drive 171 mi

    1. Drive from McHenry to Champaigncar car 171 mi
    3h 33m
    $32–46

  4. Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport

    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
    3h 52m
    $59–292

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from O'Hare Multi-Modal Facility to Illinois Terminalbus bus Chicago Area to Champaign SOUTH / ...
    6h 8m
    $51–69

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane plane ORD - DEC
    3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Champaigntaxi taxi
    4h 43m
    $161–429

McHenry to Champaign by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 179.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 57m

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

You can take a train from McHenry to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 57m.

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