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How to get fromArlington Heights to Macombby train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Arlington Heights to Macomb by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 19m
    $83–179

  2. Drive 231.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arlington Heights to Macombcar car 231.9 mi
    4h 24m
    $43–62

  3. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    4h 30m
    $171–280

  4. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    2. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    5h 21m
    $118–230

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 14m
    $199–501

Arlington Heights to Macomb by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$83Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 273.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 19m

What companies run services between Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station twice daily. Tickets cost $75–170 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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