There are 3 ways to get from Normal to Macomb by bus, train, train (Amtrak), 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Bloomington/Normal to Galesburgbus Indianapolis
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
3h 31m$35–80Drive 105.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Normal to Macombcar 105.4 mi
2h 25m$20–28Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
6h 43m$41–287
Normal to Macomb by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Normal to Macomb is to drive which costs $19 - $28 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Normal to Macomb is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $19 - $28.
No, there is no direct train from Normal to Macomb station. However, there are services departing from Bloomington-Normal and arriving at Macomb Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 43m.
The distance between Normal and Macomb is 174 miles. The road distance is 106 miles.
The best way to get from Normal to Macomb without a car is to bus and train which takes 3h 31m and costs $35 - $80.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Normal to Macomb, including transfers.
Normal to Macomb train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Bloomington-Normal station.
Normal to Macomb train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Macomb is 106 miles. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Normal to Macomb.
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What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Macomb, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Bloomington-Normal to Macomb Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 43m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $5–23
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $17–220
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Macomb Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $24–75
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Bloomington/Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $30–45
- Flexible Fares
- $40–60
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