Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Macomb

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 41m
    $86–177

  2. Drive 213.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Macombcar car 213.8 mi
    3h 59m
    $39–57

  3. Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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
    4h 16m
    $170–279

  4. Bus, fly to Quincy Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 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 7m
    $117–229

  5. Bus, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    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
    $199–500

Elgin to Macomb by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$86Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Elgin to Macomb.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Elgin, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Elgin to Macomb Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 41m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides