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How to get fromCarbondale to Macombby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Carbondale to Macomb by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    8h 16m
    $106–219

  2. Drive 244.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Macombcar car 244.6 mi
    5h 10m
    $45–65

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    9h 34m
    $109–231

  4. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane MWA - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    6h 18m
    $243–549

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    9h 54m
    $180–373

  6. Bus, train via Springfield

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    10h 22m
    $96–195

  7. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane MWA - UIN
    2. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 8m
    $221–609

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

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MWA - 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
    9h 48m
    $257–650

Carbondale to Macomb by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

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

You can take a train from Carbondale to Macomb Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 54m.

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