There are 3 ways to get from Macomb to Iowa City by train, bus, or car
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Train, bus via Chicago
best- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Iowa Citybus Greyhound US0123S / ...
8h 56m$111–230Drive 123.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macomb to Iowa Citycar 123.6 mi
2h 32m$23–33Train, bus
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Iowa Citybus
9h 35m$74–153
Macomb to Iowa City by train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Macomb to Iowa City is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 2h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb to Iowa City is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs $22 - $35.
The distance between Macomb and Iowa City is 476 miles. The road distance is 124.3 miles.
The best way to get from Macomb to Iowa City without a car is to train and bus via Chicago which takes 8h 56m and costs $110 - $230.
It takes approximately 8h 56m to get from Macomb to Iowa City, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb to Iowa City is 124 miles. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Macomb to Iowa City.
There are 49+ hotels available in Iowa City.
What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Iowa City, IA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Macomb to Iowa City. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Chicago Bus Station, then take the bus to Iowa City. Alternatively, you can drive from Macomb to Iowa City in around 2h 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 Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $28–60
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Galesburg to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Iowa City
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
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