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There are 10 ways to get from Philadelphia to McHenry by plane, train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PHL - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    6h 53m
    $164–498

  2. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane PHL - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    7h 7m
    $106–566

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Allentown to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    22h 52m
    $140–223

  4. Train via Washington

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Rockville Amtrak to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    23h 44m
    $201–475

  5. Drive 806.5 mi

    1. Drive from Philadelphia to McHenrycar car 806.5 mi
    13h 40m
    $148–213

  6. Fly Philadelphia International Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PHL - MSN
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Drive from 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal to McHenrycar car
    8h 8m
    $157–807

  7. Bus to Lehigh Valley International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia 30th St Station to Allentown Transportation Centerbus bus
    2. Fly from Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane ABE - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    8h 54m
    $138–390

  8. Train to Harrisburg International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Harrisburgtrain train
    2. Fly from Harrisburg International Airport (MDT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MDT - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain train
    9h 6m
    $130–389

  9. Bus, train via Baltimore

    1. Take the bus from Philadelphia to Baltimore Downtown Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train
    24h 22m
    $145–271

  10. Train

    1. Take the train from 30th Street Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrain train Up-Nw
    29h 36m
    $244–542

Philadelphia to McHenry by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration22h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$140Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Philadelphia, PA, USA and McHenry, IL, USA?

You can take a train from 30th Street Station to McHenry via Washington, Columbus Circle, Union Station, Union Station, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville, Red Line Center Platform, Rockville Amtrak, Chicago Union Station, Clinton & Quincy, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 23h 44m.

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