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

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There are 6 ways to get from McHenry to Springfield by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, 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 Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    5h 21m
    $60–131

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    6h 37m
    $40–61

  3. Drive 214.3 mi

    1. Drive from McHenry to Springfieldcar car 214.3 mi
    4h 10m
    $40–57

  4. Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)plane plane ORD - SPI
    3h 54m
    $55–286

  5. Train, bus via Peoria

    1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    9h 8m
    $72–99

  6. Train, fly to Decatur Airport, bus

    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 bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    5h 41m
    $60–295

McHenry to Springfield by train and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a train from McHenry to Springfield via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 21m.

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