The average train between Galesburg and Pontiac takes 14h 15m and the fastest train takes 12h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Galesburg to Pontiac. 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 Galesburg and Pontiac. The earliest departure is at 7:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Galesburg is at 6:56 PM which arrives into Pontiac at 2:11 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Galesburg to Pontiac. However, there are services departing from Galesburg station and arriving at Pontiac station via Chicago Union Station station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.
Galesburg to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Galesburg to Pontiac train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Pontiac Amtrak Station.
Book your Galesburg to Pontiac train tickets online with Amtrak.
The distance between Galesburg and Pontiac is 616.1 km. The road distance is 748 km.
You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 6m.