Rome2Rio

How to get fromRock Island to Macombby bus, taxi, train, or car

Find Transport to Macomb

See all options

There are 3 ways to get from Rock Island to Macomb by bus, taxi, 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.

  1. Line 40 bus, taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from 15 St & 3 Ave to 2 St W & 20 Ave W Shelterbus bus 40
    2. Take the taxi from 2 St W & 20 Ave W Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    3h 24m
    $159–231

  2. Drive 76.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Macombcar car 76.5 mi
    1h 50m
    $14–21

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Rock Island to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    1h 43m
    $177–236

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rock Island to Macomb.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 152.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 24m

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

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

Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides