What is the cheapest way to get from McHenry to Elgin?

The cheapest way to get from McHenry to Elgin is to line 806 bus and line 550 bus which costs $3 - $5 and takes 2h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from McHenry to Elgin?

The fastest way to get from McHenry to Elgin is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $4 - $6.

Is there a direct bus between McHenry and Elgin?

No, there is no direct bus from McHenry to Elgin. However, there are services departing from Front/Lillian and arriving at Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 via Crystal Lake Metra Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 16m.

Is there a direct train between McHenry and Elgin?

No, there is no direct train from McHenry to Elgin. However, there are services departing from McHenry and arriving at Elgin via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from McHenry to Elgin?

The distance between McHenry and Elgin is 31 miles. The road distance is 22.2 miles.

How do I travel from McHenry to Elgin without a car?

The best way to get from McHenry to Elgin without a car is to line 806 bus and line 550 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $3 - $5.

How long does it take to get from McHenry to Elgin?

It takes approximately 2h 16m to get from McHenry to Elgin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McHenry to Elgin bus from?

McHenry to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Front/Lillian station.

Where do I catch the McHenry to Elgin train from?

McHenry to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, depart from McHenry station.

Train or bus from McHenry to Elgin?

The best way to get from McHenry to Elgin is to line 806 bus and line 550 bus which takes 2h 16m and costs $3 - $5. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $11 - $15 and takes 3h 20m.

Where does the McHenry to Elgin bus arrive?

McHenry to Elgin bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Crystal Lake Metra Station.

Where does the McHenry to Elgin train arrive?

McHenry to Elgin train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from McHenry to Elgin?

Yes, the driving distance between McHenry to Elgin is 22 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from McHenry to Elgin.

Where can I stay near Elgin?

There are 140+ hotels available in Elgin.

McHenry to Elgin - 4 ways to travel via train, line 806 bus, and line 550 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from McHenry to Elgin by bus, train, car, or taxi

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Line 806 bus, line 550 bus
best
1. Take the bus from Front/Lillian to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus 806
2. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus 550
2h 16m
$3–5
Train
1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain Md-W
3h 20m
$12–15
Drive 22.1 mi
1. Drive from McHenry to Elgincar 22.1 mi
35 min
$4–6
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from McHenry to Elgintaxi 22.1 mi
35 min
$70–85

McHenry to Elgin by bus

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2h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 30.9 mi
Duration: 2h 16m

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

You can take a bus from Front/Lillian to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1 via Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 2h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a train from McHenry to Elgin via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 3h 20m.

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