There are 4 ways to get from Macomb to Galena by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus, drive
best- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
11h 10m$122–244Drive 163.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macomb to Galenacar 163.9 mi
3h 32m$30–44Train, bus, drive via Chicago
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
- Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
11h 26m$123–239Train, taxi, drive
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kennedy Sq Sheltertaxi
- Drive from East Pointe to Galenacar
4h 26m$173–251
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macomb to Galena is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb to Galena is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Macomb and Galena is 500 miles. The road distance is 164.8 miles.
It takes approximately 11h 10m to get from Macomb to Galena, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb to Galena is 165 miles. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Macomb to Galena.
There are 115+ hotels available in Galena.
What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Macomb to Galena. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to University at East Campus, take the bus to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Macomb to Galena in around 3h 32m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
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 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 Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $26–50
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $130–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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