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

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There are 5 ways to get from Downers Grove to Macomb by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    4h 1m
    $73–154

  2. Drive 206.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Macombcar car 206.1 mi
    4h 29m
    $38–55

  3. 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
    5h 1m
    $173–282

  4. Line 330 bus, fly to Quincy Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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 52m
    $120–232

  5. 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
    6h 45m
    $202–503

Downers Grove to Macomb by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration4h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 229 mi
  • Duration: 4h 1m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Macomb Station twice daily. Tickets cost $70–150 and the journey takes 2h 49m.

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