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How to get fromWaterloo to Macombby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Waterloo to Macomb by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kennedy Sq Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 34m
    $181–272

  2. Drive 202.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Macombcar car 202.1 mi
    3h 49m
    $37–54

  3. Fly, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ALO - 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
    9h 29m
    $229–565

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284 mi
  • Duration: 6h 34m

What companies run services between Waterloo, IA, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Waterloo to Macomb. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station, take the line 30 bus to Kennedy Sq Shelter, take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Macomb Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Waterloo to Macomb in around 3h 49m.

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