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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Macomb by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    8h 24m
    $106–226

  2. Drive 232.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Macombcar car 232.1 mi
    4h 53m
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train via Milwaukee

    1. Take the bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Milwaukee Intermodalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    8h 28m
    $120–249

  4. Bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    6h 32m
    $189–320

  5. Bus, fly to Quincy Regional Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    3. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    7h 22m
    $137–270

Madison to Macomb by bus and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration8h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 407.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 24m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Madison to Macomb. However, you can take the bus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Macomb Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from UW Madison Campus - N Lake St to Macomb Station via Milwaukee Intermodal, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 28m.

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