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How to get fromMcHenry to Iowa Cityby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from McHenry to Iowa City by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Iowa Citybus bus Btw 1201 / ...
    7h 17m
    $45–81

  2. Drive 206.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from McHenry to Iowa Citycar car 206.1 mi
    3h 49m
    $38–55

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    5h 37m
    $46–279

  4. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Iowa Citybus bus
    8h 5m

  5. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Iowa Citycar car
    5h 28m
    $75–160

  6. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Iowa Citybus bus
    7h 17m
    $51–288

McHenry to Iowa City by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 285.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 17m

What companies run services between McHenry, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?

There is no direct connection from McHenry to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Harrison & Jefferson, walk to Chicago, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from McHenry to Iowa City in around 3h 49m.

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