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

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There are 8 ways to get from McHenry to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    7h 47m
    $160–251

  2. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    6h 35m
    $50–284

  3. Train, bus via Dearborn Transit Center

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Dearbornbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 6m

  4. Drive  329.4 mi

    1. Drive from McHenry to Detroitcar car 329.4 mi
    5h 52m
    $61–87

  5. Train, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Des Plaines Metra Station to O'Hare MMF Bay 9bus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    5h 23m
    $138–761

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0160
    8h 48m
    $55–91

  7. Train, subway to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the subway from Clark/Lake to Midwaysubway subway
    3. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    5h 48m
    $86–565

  8. Train, bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Mitchell Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MKE - DTW
    7h 1m
    $993–1,099

McHenry to Detroit by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$160Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 47m

What companies run services between McHenry, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from McHenry to Detroit via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 7h 47m.

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