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How to get fromMacomb to Appletonby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Macomb to Appleton by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    9h 26m
    $97–220

  2. Drive  351.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macomb to Appletoncar car 351.2 mi
    6h 10m
    $65–93

  3. Train, bus via Des Plaines

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Appletonbus bus
    10h 20m
    $112–207

  4. Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane MLI - ATW
    7h 56m
    $202–540

  5. Train, bus via Champaign

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Appleton Transit Centerbus bus
    13h 10m
    $116–191

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane ORD - ATW
    6h 38m
    $111–424

  7. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Appleton International Airport

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Appleton International Airport (ATW)plane plane PIA - ATW
    9h 14m
    $92–406

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Green Bay

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Green Bay (GRB)plane plane ORD - GRB
    8h 10m
    $132–449

Macomb to Appleton by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 439.7 mi
  • Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Appleton, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Macomb to Appleton. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, then take the bus to Appleton. Alternatively, you can take a train from Macomb Station to Appleton via La Grange Amtrak, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, and Milwaukee in around 10h 20m.

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