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

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to McHenry by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    5h 53m
    $111–168

  2. Drive  211 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to McHenrycar car 211 mi
    4h 16m
    $39–56

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    6h 46m
    $43–61

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    4h 28m
    $51–312

  5. Bus to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Decatur Downtown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    5h 59m
    $57–321

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    7h 16m

  7. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 51m
    $68–336

Springfield to McHenry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

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

You can take a train from Springfield to McHenry via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h 53m.

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