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How to get fromRockford to McHenryby bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Rockford to McHenry by bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Cumberland to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    4h 39m
    $45–70

  2. Drive  46.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rockford to McHenrycar car 46.6 mi
    1h 13m
    $9–13

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Rockford to McHenrytaxi taxi 46.6 mi
    1h 13m
    $140–180

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  • Distance: 115.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Rockford to McHenry. However, you can take the taxi to 7559 Walton St - Van Galder Terminal, take the bus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, walk to O'Hare, take the subway to Rosemont, walk to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop E, take the line 221 bus to Cumberland Metra, walk to Cumberland, then take the train to McHenry. Alternatively, you can drive from Rockford to McHenry in around 1h 13m.

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