How to get from Norridge to Mchenry by bus and train?

By bus and train

To get from Norridge to Mchenry in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 81W bus from Cumberland/Argyle station to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Mchenry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 34 min. The ride fare is $9.75.

154min$9.75
Walk to bus stationBus - 81W
81W
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Cumberland/Argyle

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland/Argyle
    40 yd • 1 min
  • 2
    Bus - 81W81W
    Wait for bus
    81W
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw)
    19 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Jefferson Park
    90 yd • 2 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #631| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    16 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #633| Mchenry
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mchenry
    Ride to train station
    Mchenry
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route by bus and train via 290, UP-NW and UP-NW

To get from Norridge to Mchenry in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 290 bus from Cumberland Cta Station station to Park Ridge Metra (Summit Ave & Prospect Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Mchenry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

172min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Cumberland Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ridge Metra (Summit Ave & Prospect Ave)
    ID 21282
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Park Ridge
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #631| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    6 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #633| Mchenry
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mchenry
    Ride to train station
    Mchenry
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Norridge to Mchenry

The distance between Norridge, Chicago and Mchenry, Chicago is approximately 45.85 mi, which can typically be travelled in 154 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Norridge to Mchenry by bus and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in Chicago – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Public transit stations close to Norridge

Norridge is located at Norridge, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Cumberland/Argyle.

Chicago 'L' stations close to Norridge:

  • Harlem (Blue - O'Hare Branch)
  • Cumberland
  • Rosemont

Train stations close to Norridge:

  • Rosemont
  • Schiller Park

Bus stations close to Norridge:

  • Cumberland/Argyle
  • Cumberland/Ainslie
  • Cumberland/Winona

Public transit stations close to Mchenry, Chicago

Mchenry is located at Mchenry, Chicago and the nearest public transit station is Mchenry Metra Station.

Train stations close to Mchenry:

  • Mchenry

Bus stations close to Mchenry:

  • Mchenry Metra Station
  • Main/Borden
  • Crystal Lake/Main

Related Routes

Alternative route by bus and train via 290, UP-NW and UP-NW

To get from Norridge to Mchenry in Chicago, you’ll need to take one bus line and 2 train lines: take the 290 bus from Cumberland Cta Station station to Park Ridge Metra (Summit Ave & Prospect Ave) station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the UP-NW train and finally take the UP-NW train from Des Plaines station to Mchenry station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 52 min. The ride fare is $9.50.

172min$9.50
Walk to bus stationBus - 290
290
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Train - UP-NWUP-NW
Leaves from Cumberland Cta Station

Step by Step

  • 1
    Walk to bus station
    Walk to bus station
    Cumberland Cta Station
    1 mi • 21 min
  • 2
    Bus - 290290
    Wait for bus
    290
    Howard Cta Station
  • 3
    Ride to bus station
    Ride to bus station
    Park Ridge Metra (Summit Ave & Prospect Ave)
    ID 21282
    9 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Park Ridge
    30 yd • 1 min
  • 5
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #631| Crystal Lake
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Des Plaines
    6 min
  • 7
    Train - UP-NWUP-NW
    Wait for train
    UP-NW
    #633| Mchenry
  • 8
    Ride to train station Mchenry
    Ride to train station
    Mchenry
    60 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Norridge to Mchenry?

    The fastest way takes 154 minutes, using Bus line 81W, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-NW.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Norridge to Mchenry?

    The alternative route takes 172 minutes, using Bus line 290, Bus line UP-NW, Bus line UP-NW.

  • Is there a direct bus between Norridge and Mchenry in Chicago?

    No, you’ll have to take one bus line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 34 min.

  • Which bus line goes from Norridge to Mchenry in Chicago?

    The 81W bus line goes from Cumberland/Argyle station near Norridge to Jefferson Park Transit Center (Sw) station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Mchenry station near Mchenry in Chicago

  • How long does it take to travel from Norridge to Mchenry in Chicago by bus and train?

    The total travel time between Norridge and Mchenry in Chicago by bus and train is about 2 hr 34 min.

  • Where do I get on the bus near Norridge to get to Mchenry in Chicago?

    Get on the 81W bus from the Cumberland/Argyle stop near Norridge in Chicago.

  • Where do I get off the bus when travelling between Norridge and Mchenry in Chicago?

    Get off the bus at the Mchenry station, which is closest to Mchenry in Chicago.

  • How much is the bus fare from Norridge to Mchenry?

    The ride from Norridge to Mchenry costs $9.75.

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