| Rail Service |
Provider
Burlington Northern Santa Fe
Amtrak (passenger)
Piggy Back Ramp
Available?
Yes - 45 miles 
No
Intermodal Service?
Yes - Daily
No
Amtrak Service
Daily Amtrak service for passengers to/from Chicago twice daily. Illinois Zephyer leaves Macomb 7AM. Carl Sandburg leaves Macomb 6:18PM.
www.CatchAnIllinoisTrain.com |
| Air Transportation |
Nearest Commercial
Airport
Greater Peoria Regional Airport (50 miles)
Distance to Nearest
International Airport
Quad Cities International (79.1 miles)
50 Daily Flights
AirTran, Northwest Airlink Skyway Airlines, TWA, TWE United
Express
Macomb Municipal Airport
A public-use, general aviation airport
located approximately 3 miles north of Macomb on US 67
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| Motor Freight |
Highways Serving Community
2 Federal, 6 State
Name of Interstate
Exchange
I-74
Distance to Interstate
Exchange
30 miles
Number of Local
Terminals
1
Number of Carriers
14 (includes intra and interstate carriers)
Package Delivery
Service
Yes
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| McDonough County Public Transportation (MCPT) |
Fixed Route Service (GoWest)
Open to everyone in Macomb Community
Fare one way $0.50, Macomb & WIU students ride at no cost
An extensive route picks up and drops off at 100 locations on 9 routes
More than 20 buses in the fleet
Questions? Call 298-3353
Demand Response Service
Specialized in transporting general public, elderly and persons with disabilities throughout McDonough County
Fare is $2.00 per trip within the municipality, $3.00 between municipalities
Fare for seniors and disabled persons is $1.00 within municipality, $2.00 between municipalities
Rides must be scheduled through central dispatch 837-7433, prior day scheduling of rides is required
All vehicles are wheelchair-accessible, special assistance to the elderly and disabled |
