How to get to Chicago, IL from Macomb, IL

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Compare train and flight for Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £33 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £33, while a flight costs an average of £468.

Distance: 296 km

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5h 55m

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0.9 - 1.8kg

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Compare ways to travel from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL

Compare the available ways to get from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of £33.

This is compared to other travel options from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL:

A train is £436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average £468.

The fastest way to travel from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL is by train with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 55m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Macomb, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train and flight.

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from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL

How to get to Chicago, IL from Macomb, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL

Travel to Chicago, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL.

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There are 2 options to travel between Macomb, IL and Chicago, IL including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of £33.

This is compared to other travel options from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL:

A train is £436 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average £468.

The fastest way to travel from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL is by train with an average journey time of 4h 2m.

Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 55m.

The Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL distance is approximately 296 km.
The average frequency per day from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL is:
  • Around 37 flights per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Macomb, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL:
  • Flights mostly depart from Quad City International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Macomb Station, Macomb, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with United, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, skywest airlines, psa airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL often also extend their vacation to go to New York, NY, Denver, CO, Boston, MA, Dallas, TX, Atlanta, GA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Chicago, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Macomb, IL to Chicago, IL, you can choose from several travel options including train and flight.
In Chicago, IL, you can explore the Museum of Science and Industry for interactive exhibits on science and technology or discover the vibrant neighbourhoods of Wicker Park and Lincoln Park, renowned for their unique shops and eateries. Take a river cruise to admire the city's iconic architecture, or enjoy a live performance at the historic Chicago Theatre. Spend a day at Lincoln Park Zoo, one of the oldest in the U.S. and free to enter. For sightseeing, visit Millennium Park with its modern art installations, the Art Institute of Chicago, Navy Pier, Willis Tower Skydeck for panoramic city views, or the Field Museum to see the famous T. rex skeleton, Sue.
To fully experience Chicago, IL, including its museums, architecture, and dining, a stay of three to four days is recommended.

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