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How to get fromSt. Louis to Macombby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from St. Louis to Macomb by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $99–183

  2. Drive 148.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Macombcar car 148.3 mi
    3h 25m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    8h 51m
    $78–150

St. Louis to Macomb by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$99Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 302 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Macomb. However, you can take the train to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the bus to Galesburg Amtrak Station, walk to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Macomb Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Macomb Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Galesburg, and Galesburg Amtrak Station in around 8h 51m.

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