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Kankakee to Galesburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Kankakee and Galesburg takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Kankakee 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.

9h 18m
Duration
218 mi
Distance
$146
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Kankakee to Galesburg train times

Trains run twice daily between Kankakee and Galesburg. The earliest departure is at 11:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kankakee is at 8:14 PM which arrives into Galesburg at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 7m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 7m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 7m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 7m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 7m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 12m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    AmtrakAmtrak14h 7m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    AmtrakAmtrak5h 12m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kankakee to Galesburg? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 217.9 mi
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Kankakee, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Kankakee to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 5m.

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