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

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Macomb by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 7m
    $87–178

  2. Drive 226 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Macombcar car 226 mi
    4h 52m
    $42–60

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal Facility to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 46m
    $85–144

  4. 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
    3h 42m
    $165–270

  5. 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
    4h 32m
    $112–220

  6. 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
    5h 25m
    $194–491

Des Plaines to Macomb by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 267.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 7m

What companies run services between Des Plaines, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station twice daily. Tickets cost $80–170 and the journey takes 3h 24m.

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