There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Macomb by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
4h 26m$49–99Drive 140.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Champaign to Macombcar 140.6 mi
3h 4m$26–38Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
7h$122–255
Champaign to Macomb by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Macomb is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Macomb is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Macomb station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Macomb Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Champaign and Macomb is 226 miles. The road distance is 141.5 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Macomb without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 26m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Champaign to Macomb, including transfers.
Champaign to Macomb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
Champaign to Macomb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Macomb is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Champaign to Macomb.
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What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Macomb Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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