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How to get fromPhiladelphia to McHenryby plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Philadelphia to McHenry by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 48m
    $130–289

  2. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    8h 35m
    $89–409

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2642
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    22h 36m
    $146–215

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    23h 52m
    $222–1,087

  5. Drive  806.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to McHenrycar car 806.5 mi
    13h 39m
    $148–213

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    6h 51m
    $151–387

  7. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to General Mitchell International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane PHL - MKE
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Glenview Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Glenview to Fox Laketrain train
    9h 41m
    $488–918

  8. Bus, train via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia Bus Station to Baltimore Greyhound Garagebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    27h 16m
    $146–244

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    30h 1m
    $267–621

Philadelphia to McHenry by bus and train

Calendar3Weekly Services
Duration22h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$146Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 48m

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to McHenry via Washington Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 52m.

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