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How to get fromMacomb to Rock Islandby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Macomb to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi, line 40 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to 2 St W & 20 Ave W Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from 2 St W & 20 Ave W Shelter to 15 St & 3 Avebus bus 40
    2h 37m
    $159–219

  2. Drive 76.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Macomb to Rock Islandcar car 76.6 mi
    1h 50m
    $14–21

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    1h 44m
    $168–228

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  • Distance: 139.8 mi
  • Duration: 2h 37m

What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Macomb to Rock Island. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to 2 St W & 20 Ave W Shelter, then take the line 40 bus to 15 St & 3 Ave. Alternatively, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station then take the taxi to Rock Island.

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