There are 3 ways to get from Madison to Macomb by bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus Van Galder
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
8h 24m$86–206Drive 232.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Madison to Macombcar 232.3 mi
4h 47m$43–62Bus, train via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
- Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain
8h 28m$100–240
Madison to Macomb by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Madison to Macomb is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Madison to Macomb is to drive which takes 4h 47m and costs $40 - $65.
The distance between Madison and Macomb is 410 miles. The road distance is 233.7 miles.
The best way to get from Madison to Macomb without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 24m and costs $85 - $210.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Madison to Macomb, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Madison to Macomb is 234 miles. It takes approximately 4h 47m to drive from Madison to Macomb.
There are four+ hotels available in Macomb.
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 Madison, WI-Lake St. to Macomb Station via Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Milwaukee, and Chicago Union Station in around 8h 28m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $60–150
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $26–60
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