There are 4 ways to get from McHenry to Waukesha by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ridebus Wisconsin Coach Lines
5h 3m$50–59Drive 55.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from McHenry to Waukeshacar 55.1 mi
1h 9m$11–15Train via Chicago
- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
5h 39m$50–90Train
- Take the train from Fox Lake to Glenviewtrain Md-N
- Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
6h 3m$41–74
McHenry to Waukesha by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McHenry to Waukesha is to drive which costs $10 - $15 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from McHenry to Waukesha is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $10 - $15.
No, there is no direct train from McHenry to Waukesha. However, there are services departing from McHenry and arriving at Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between McHenry and Waukesha is 136 miles. The road distance is 55.4 miles.
The best way to get from McHenry to Waukesha without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 3m and costs $50 - $60.
It takes approximately 5h 3m to get from McHenry to Waukesha, including transfers.
McHenry to Waukesha train services, operated by Metra, depart from McHenry station.
McHenry to Waukesha train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between McHenry to Waukesha is 55 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from McHenry to Waukesha.
There are 82+ hotels available in Waukesha.
What companies run services between McHenry, IL, USA and Waukesha, WI, USA?
You can take a train from McHenry to E Main Street at N East Avenue via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Goerke's Corners Park and Ride in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from McHenry to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from McHenry to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from Fox Lake to Glenview
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- (866) 912 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Goerke's Corners Park and Ride
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $42–46
- Website
- https://www.coachusa.com/wisconsin-coach?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAt4C-BhBcEiwA8Kp0Cc3RRg_kOdc3CzsoiFSe4BX-r10-kIOeuDNMfsAKsG5uubvoAmxcrRoC5LwQAvD_BwE
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