There are 5 ways to get from Macomb to Chicago by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
3h 32m$130–220Drive 231.6 mi
cheapest- Drive from Macomb to Chicagocar 231.6 mi
4h 30m$43–62Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Macomb to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi
- Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BRL - ORD
3h 35m$210–274Train, taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to SouthPark Mall Sheltertaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MLI - ORD
5h 8m$202–451Train to Quincy Regional Airport, fly
- Take the train from Macomb Station to Quincy Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Quincy Regional Airport (UIN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane UIN - ORD
4h 46m$183–243
Macomb to Chicago by train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Macomb to Chicago is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Macomb to Chicago is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $130 - $220.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Macomb Station station and arriving at Chicago Union Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Macomb and Chicago is 252 miles. The road distance is 232.9 miles.
The best way to get from Macomb to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 3h 32m and costs $130 - $220.
The train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station takes 3h 32m including transfers and departs twice daily.
Macomb to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Macomb Station.
Macomb to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Macomb to Chicago is 233 miles. It takes approximately 4h 30m to drive from Macomb to Chicago.
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What companies run services between Macomb, IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $130–220 and the journey takes 3h 32m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Burlington Municipal Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–130
Flights from Quincy Regional Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–150
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $130–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Macomb Station to Quincy Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Estimated price
- $110–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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