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How to get fromSpringfield to McHenryby train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Springfield to McHenry by train (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Springfield to Chicago Union StationtrainLincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to McHenrytrainUp-Nw
    5h 47m
    $29–84

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus StationbusFlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus605
    9h 21m
    $42–97

  3. Drive 211 mi

    1. Drive from Springfield to McHenrycar211 mi
    4h 13m
    $39–56

  4. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, train

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeSPI - ORD
    2. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain
    4h 20m

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Woodfield Mallbus
    3. Take the train from Cumberland to McHenrytrain
    9h 35m

  6. Taxi to Decatur Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the taxi from Springfield to Decatur Airport (DEC)taxi
    2. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeDEC - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain
    4h 57m

  7. Bus to University Of Illinois Willard Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
    2. Fly from University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)planeCMI - ORD
    3. Take the train from Des Plaines to McHenrytrain
    6h 52m

Springfield to McHenry by train and foot

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration5h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Springfield to McHenry via Chicago Union Station and Chicago OTC in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Main/Front via Chicago Bus Station, Clinton-Blue, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, and Crystal Lake Metra Station in around 9h 21m.

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