There are 6 ways to get from Minnesota to Macomb by bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or plane
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Bus, train via Des Moines
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain
12h 21m$127–204Drive 397 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Macombcar 397 mi
7h 33m$68–98Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
13h 39m$352–572Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain
8h 5m$199–667Bus, train
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain
16h 29m$218–382Fly to Des Moines, bus, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Des Moines (DSM)plane MSP - DSM
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain
10h 54m$194–728
Minnesota to Macomb by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Macomb is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Macomb is to drive which takes 7h 33m and costs $65 - $100.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota station to Macomb station. However, there are services departing from Government Plaza Station and arriving at Macomb Station via St. Paul-Minneapolis and Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.
The distance between Minnesota and Macomb is 554 miles. The road distance is 399.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Macomb without a car is to bus and train via Des Moines which takes 12h 21m and costs $120 - $210.
It takes approximately 12h 21m to get from Minnesota to Macomb, including transfers.
Minnesota to Macomb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
Minnesota to Macomb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Macomb is 399 miles. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Minnesota to Macomb.
There are four+ hotels available in Macomb.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?
You can take a vehicle from Government Plaza Station to Macomb Station via Union Depot Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 13h 39m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $95–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $220–350
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $70–100
- Phone
- +1 414-266-4409
- [email protected]
- Website
- Badger Bus
Bus from Minneapolis to Madison
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60–80
- Website
- Badger Bus
- 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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