There are 3 ways to get from Champaign to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
2h 40m$24–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain Saluki / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
6h 12m$156–248Drive 136.5 mi
- Drive from Champaign to Galesburgcar 136.5 mi
2h 17m$25–36
Champaign to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Champaign to Galesburg is to bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Champaign to Galesburg is to drive which takes 2h 17m and costs $24 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and arriving at Galesburg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Champaign to Galesburg station. However, there are services departing from Champaign-Urbana and arriving at Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 12m.
The distance between Champaign and Galesburg is 137 miles. The road distance is 137.3 miles.
The best way to get from Champaign to Galesburg without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40.
The bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburg takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Champaign to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Champaign to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Champaign-Urbana station.
The best way to get from Champaign to Galesburg is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 6h 12m.
What companies run services between Champaign, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburg once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Champaign-Urbana to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Champaign to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Galesburg station.
Champaign to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Champaign to Galesburg is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 17m to drive from Champaign to Galesburg.
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