What is the cheapest way to get from McHenry to Normal?

The cheapest way to get from McHenry to Normal is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 3h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from McHenry to Normal?

The fastest way to get from McHenry to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs $26 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between McHenry and Normal?

No, there is no direct bus from McHenry to 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.

Is there a direct train between McHenry and Normal?

No, there is no direct train from McHenry to Normal. However, there are services departing from McHenry and arriving at Bloomington-Normal via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.

How far is it from McHenry to Normal?

The distance between McHenry and Normal is 175 miles. The road distance is 147.6 miles.

How do I travel from McHenry to Normal without a car?

The best way to get from McHenry to Normal without a car is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $20 - $65.

How long does it take to get from McHenry to Normal?

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from McHenry to Normal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McHenry to Normal bus from?

McHenry to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, depart from Woodfield Mall station.

Where do I catch the McHenry to Normal train from?

McHenry to Normal train services, operated by Metra, depart from McHenry station.

Train or bus from McHenry to Normal?

The best way to get from McHenry to Normal is to train which takes 4h 25m and costs $20 - $65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $45 - $70 and takes 7h 12m.

Where does the McHenry to Normal bus arrive?

McHenry to Normal bus services, operated by Peoria Charter Coach Company, arrive at Watterson Commons station.

Where does the McHenry to Normal train arrive?

McHenry to Normal train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.

Can I drive from McHenry to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between McHenry to Normal is 148 miles. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from McHenry to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

McHenry to Normal - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from McHenry to Normal by train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-NormalLincoln Service / ...
4h 25m
$21–62
Bus
1. Take the bus from Woodfield Mall to Watterson CommonsPeoria line
7h 12m
$49–66
Drive 146.8 mi
1. Drive from McHenry to Normal146.8 mi
3h 1m
$27–39
Train, fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal
1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plaines
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)ORD - BMI
4h 50m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to BloomingtonGreyhound US0145S
7h 27m
$42–60
Train, fly to Decatur Airport, taxi
1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plaines
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Decatur Airport (DEC)ORD - DEC
3. Take the taxi from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Normal
4h 49m

McHenry to Normal by train and foot

15Weekly Services

4h 25mAverage Duration

$21Cheapest Price

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Distance: 174.5 mi
Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a train from McHenry to Bloomington-Normal via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 25m. 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.

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