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How to get fromCarbondale to Galesburgby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 8 ways to get from Carbondale to Galesburg by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Illini / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h 35m
    $79–159

  2. Drive 277.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Galesburgcar car 277.5 mi
    5h 35m
    $51–74

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 53m
    $86–170

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MWA - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    $218–579

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 41m
    $74–134

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 6m
    $150–314

  7. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane MWA - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    6h 8m
    $243–549

  8. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MWA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 2m
    $115–453

Carbondale to Galesburg by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Carbondale to Galesburg Amtrak Station via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carbondale to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 6m.

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