There are 7 ways to get from McHenry to Bloomington–Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
4h 26m$24–66Bus
- Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commonsbus Peoria line
7h 12m$49–66Drive 147.5 mi
- Drive from McHenry to Bloomington–Normalcar 147.5 mi
3h 4m$27–39Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane ORD - BMI
4h 51m$37–250Train, bus
- Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCtrain Up-Nw
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus Greyhound US0145S
7h 27m$40–56Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)plane ORD - DEC
- Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Bloomington–Normaltaxi
4h 50m$166–429Train, fly to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, bus
- Take the train from McHenry to Des Plainestrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane ORD - CMI
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomingtonbus
5h 43m$70–295
McHenry to Bloomington–Normal by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from McHenry to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from McHenry to Bloomington–Normal is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from McHenry to Bloomington–Normal. However, there are services departing from Front/Lillian and arriving at Watterson Commons via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride and Woodfield Mall. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between McHenry and Bloomington–Normal is 176 miles. The road distance is 148.4 miles.
The best way to get from McHenry to Bloomington–Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $23 - $70.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from McHenry to Bloomington–Normal, including transfers.
McHenry to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.
The best way to get from McHenry to Bloomington–Normal is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs $23 - $70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 12m.
McHenry to Bloomington–Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.
Yes, the driving distance between McHenry to Bloomington–Normal is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from McHenry to Bloomington–Normal.
What companies run services between McHenry, IL, USA and Bloomington–Normal, IL, USA?
You can take a train from McHenry to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 26m. Alternatively, Peoria Charter Coach Company operates a bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons 4 times a week. Tickets cost $45–60 and the journey takes 3h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Decatur Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to University Of Illinois Willard Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from McHenry to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $6–8
Train from McHenry to Des Plaines
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–55
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- peoriacharter.com
Bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- peoriacharter.com
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Bloomington
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $16–23
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Estimated price
- $130–170
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