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How to get fromPalatine to Macombby train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Palatine to Macomb by train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 26m
    $88–179

  2. Drive 228.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Macombcar car 228.7 mi
    4h 18m
    $42–61

  3. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    4h 37m
    $171–280

  4. Fly to Quincy Regional Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    2. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    5h 28m
    $118–230

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 21m
    $200–501

Palatine to Macomb by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$88Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 277.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Palatine, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Palatine to Macomb Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 26m.

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