There are 5 ways to get from Waukegan to McHenry by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Line 572 bus, line 570 bus, line 806 bus
best- Take the bus from Washington St & Butrick St to College of Lake Countybus 572
- Take the bus from College of Lake County to Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrancebus 570
- Take the bus from Fox Lake Town Center to Front/Lillianbus 806
3h 28m$5–7Train
- Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain Up-N
- Take the train from Clybourn to McHenrytrain Up-Nw
3h 29m$8–10Drive 24 mi
- Drive from Waukegan to McHenrycar 24 mi
37 min$5–7Taxi
- Take the taxi from Waukegan to McHenrytaxi 24 mi
37 min$75–95Line 565 bus, line 570 bus, line 806 bus
- Take the bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St to College of Lake Countybus 565
- Take the bus from College of Lake County to Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrancebus 570
- Take the bus from Fox Lake Town Center to Front/Lillianbus 806
3h 50m$5–7
Waukegan to McHenry by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Waukegan to McHenry is to line 572 bus and line 570 bus and line 806 bus which costs $5 - $7 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Waukegan to McHenry is to drive which takes 37 min and costs $4 - $7.
No, there is no direct bus from Waukegan to McHenry. However, there are services departing from Washington St & Butrick St and arriving at Front/Lillian via College of Lake County and Fox Lake Town Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Waukegan to McHenry. However, there are services departing from Waukegan and arriving at McHenry via Clybourn. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
The distance between Waukegan and McHenry is 34 miles. The road distance is 24.2 miles.
The best way to get from Waukegan to McHenry without a car is to line 572 bus and line 570 bus and line 806 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $5 - $7.
It takes approximately 3h 28m to get from Waukegan to McHenry, including transfers.
Waukegan to McHenry bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Washington St & Butrick St station.
Waukegan to McHenry train services, operated by Metra, depart from Waukegan station.
The best way to get from Waukegan to McHenry is to line 572 bus and line 570 bus and line 806 bus which takes 3h 28m and costs $5 - $7. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $8 - $11 and takes 3h 29m.
What companies run services between Waukegan, IL, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Washington St & Butrick St to Front/Lillian via College of Lake County, Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance, and Fox Lake Town Center in around 3h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Waukegan to McHenry via Clybourn in around 3h 29m.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Waukegan to Clybourn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Clybourn to McHenry
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–4
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $3–4
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- [email protected]
- Website
- pacebus.com
Bus from Washington St & Butrick St to College of Lake County
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from College of Lake County to Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Fox Lake Town Center to Front/Lillian
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from Grand Ave & Jackson St to College of Lake County
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
Bus from College of Lake County to Rollins/Lakeland Plaza Entrance
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $1
Bus from Fox Lake Town Center to Front/Lillian
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Website
- https://www.pacebus.com
- Schedules at
- https://www.pacebus.com/routes-schedules-and-maps
- Adult
- $2–3
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Estimated price
- $75–95
Lake County All Star Cab
- Phone
- +1-847-454-7140
- Website
- ohareairporttaxicab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Waukegan to McHenry bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at College of Lake County station.
Waukegan to McHenry train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Clybourn station.
Yes, the driving distance between Waukegan to McHenry is 24 miles. It takes approximately 37 min to drive from Waukegan to McHenry.
There are 92+ hotels available in McHenry.


