There are 3 ways to get from Macomb to Champaign by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
4h 25m$49–98Drive 140.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macomb to Champaigncar 140.5 mi
3h 4m$26–37Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
7h 3m$122–250
Macomb to Champaign by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macomb to Champaign is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb to Champaign is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct train from Macomb station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Macomb Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 3m.
The distance between Macomb and Champaign is 225 miles. The road distance is 141.4 miles.
The best way to get from Macomb to Champaign without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 25m and costs $45 - $100.
It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Macomb to Champaign, including transfers.
Macomb to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Macomb Station.
Macomb to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb to Champaign is 141 miles. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Macomb to Champaign.
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What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Macomb Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $80–170
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–85
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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