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How to get fromSt. Louis to McHenryby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to McHenry by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    7h 34m
    $101–196

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2510 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    11h 4m
    $56–93

  3. Drive 308.3 mi

    1. Drive from St. Louis to McHenrycar car 308.3 mi
    5h 48m
    $57–82

  4. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane STL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    6h 1m
    $66–376

  5. Fly Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane STL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 12m
    $280–716

  6. Drive to Decatur Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Drive from St. Louis to Decatur Airport (DEC)car car
    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
    7h 1m
    $59–265

  7. Train to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    7h 22m
    $81–312

  8. Bus to Williamson County Regional Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    2. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MWA - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    8h 13m
    $137–319

St. Louis to McHenry by train, foot, and bus

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration7h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 331.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 34m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

You can take a train from St. Louis to McHenry via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 7h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Main/Front via Chicago Bus Station, LaSalle, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 11h 4m.

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