The average train between Detroit and Galesburg takes 13h 18m and the fastest train takes 10h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Detroit to Galesburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Detroit and Galesburg. The earliest departure is at 6:26 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detroit is at 6:11 PM which arrives into Galesburg at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Detroit to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Detroit station and arriving at Galesburg station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
Detroit to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Detroit station.
Detroit to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
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The distance between Detroit and Galesburg is 627.7 km. The road distance is 712 km.
You can take a train from Detroit to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 42m.