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

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There are 9 ways to get from Detroit to Macomb by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    9h 30m
    $171–355

  2. Drive 484.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Detroit to Macombcar car 484.2 mi
    8h 41m
    $89–128

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    11h 7m
    $176–312

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DTW - 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
    8h 42m
    $226–613

  5. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    13h 11m
    $105–215

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $217–640

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    8h 44m
    $214–827

  8. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DTW - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    10h 20m
    $106–476

  9. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane DTW - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    6h 52m
    $152–392

Detroit to Macomb by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$171Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Macomb Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 30m.

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