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How to get fromCrystal Lake to Macombby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 53m
    $89–180

  2. Drive 223.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Macombcar car 223.2 mi
    4h 10m
    $41–59

  3. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $173–282

  4. Train, fly to Quincy Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    3. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    5h 55m
    $121–232

  5. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $202–503

Crystal Lake to Macomb by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 53m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Macomb Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 53m.

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