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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    5h 48m
    $89–180

  2. Drive 250.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Macombcar car 250.8 mi
    4h 53m
    $46–67

  3. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Macombtaxi taxi
    5h 45m
    $173–282

  4. Train, fly to Quincy Regional Airport

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quincy Regional Airport (UIN)plane plane ORD - UIN
    3. Take the train from Quincy Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    6h 35m
    $120–232

  5. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from SouthPark Mall Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    4. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain train
    7h 29m
    $202–503

Waukegan to Macomb by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 286.7 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

You can take a train from Waukegan to Macomb Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 48m.

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