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How to get fromMacomb to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 52m
    $127–316

  2. Drive  484.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macomb to Detroitcar car 484.1 mi
    8h 35m
    $89–128

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 22m
    $127–241

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

    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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane MLI - DTW
    8h 12m
    $215–654

  5. Train, bus via Indianapolis

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    13h 10m
    $102–186

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    8h
    $196–613

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Detroit

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    8h 12m
    $194–798

  8. Train, bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Detroit

    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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane PIA - DTW
    9h 20m
    $105–520

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Bishop International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 19m
    $106–430

Macomb to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration9h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 530.4 mi
  • Duration: 9h 52m

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

You can take a train from Macomb Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 52m.

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