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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to McHenry by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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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
    $61–124

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    9h 9m
    $37–60

  3. Drive 211 mi

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

  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 45m
    $51–270

  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
    6h 27m
    $56–279

Springfield to McHenry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Main/Front via Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 9h 9m.

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