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How to get fromO'Hare to McHenryby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from O'Hare to McHenry by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Line 209 bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to Des Plaines Metra Stationbus bus 209
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    2h 27m
    $7–10

  2. Bus, line 550 bus, line 806 bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Crystal Lake Metra Stationbus bus 550
    3. Take the bus from Crystal Lake Metra Station to Main/Frontbus bus 806
    3h 23m
    $5–6

  3. Drive  36.2 mi

    1. Drive from O'Hare to McHenrycar car 36.2 mi
    56 min
    $7–10

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from O'Hare to McHenrytaxi taxi 36.2 mi
    56 min
    $110–140

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Irving Park to Des Plainestrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    3h 7m
    $8–13

O'Hare to McHenry by bus and train

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration2h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$7Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 40.7 mi
  • Duration: 2h 27m

What companies run services between O'Hare, IL, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Main/Front via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 3h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Cumberland to McHenry via Irving Park-Blue, Irving Park, and Des Plaines in around 3h 7m.

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