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How to get fromAlton to Macombby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Alton to Macomb by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    5h 56m
    $94–182

  2. Drive 126.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alton to Macombcar car 126.5 mi
    2h 54m
    $24–34

  3. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from Alton Station to Bloomington-Normaltrain train
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 11m
    $89–186

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  • Distance: 279.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Alton, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Alton to Macomb. However, you can take the taxi to Alton Station, take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Macomb Station. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Alton to Macomb Station via Alton Station, Bloomington-Normal, Bloomington-Normal, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 6h 11m.

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