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

The cheapest way to get from McHenry to Springfield is to drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 4h 8m.

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

The fastest way to get from McHenry to Springfield is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs $35 - $60.

Is there a direct train between McHenry and Springfield?

No, there is no direct train from McHenry to Springfield. However, there are services departing from McHenry and arriving at Springfield via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.

How far is it from McHenry to Springfield?

The distance between McHenry and Springfield is 237 miles. The road distance is 215.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from McHenry to Springfield without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $28 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from McHenry to Springfield, including transfers.

Where do I catch the McHenry to Springfield train from?

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

Train or bus from McHenry to Springfield?

The best way to get from McHenry to Springfield is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs $28 - $90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $85 and takes 9h 12m.

Where does the McHenry to Springfield train arrive?

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

Can I drive from McHenry to Springfield?

Yes, the driving distance between McHenry to Springfield is 216 miles. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from McHenry to Springfield.

Where can I stay near Springfield?

There are 47+ hotels available in Springfield.

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

There are 6 ways to get from McHenry to Springfield by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Flixbus), 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
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1. Take the train from McHenry to Chicago OTCUp-Nw
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to SpringfieldLincoln Service / ...
5h 22m
$29–87
Train, bus
1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plaines
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Peoria
3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Springfield
9h 8m
Drive 214.3 mi
1. Drive from McHenry to Springfield214.3 mi
4h 8m
$40–57
Train, fly to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
1. Take the train from McHenry to Des Plaines
2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI)ORD - SPI
3h 52m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station605
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer CenterFlixBus N2521 / ...
9h 12m
$41–81
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 Springfield
4h 29m

McHenry to Springfield by train and foot

15Weekly Services

5h 22mAverage Duration

$29Cheapest Price

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Distance: 235.5 mi
Duration: 5h 22m

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

You can take a train from McHenry to Springfield via Chicago OTC and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Front/Lillian to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center via Crystal Lake Metra Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station, Rosemont, Clinton-Blue, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 12m.

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