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How to get fromCincinnati to Galesburgby bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Cincinnati to Galesburg by bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2514 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    9h 45m
    $129–206

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus Bsb 14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    10h
    $54–145

  3. Bus, train via Indianapolis

    1. Take the bus from Cincinnati to Indianapolisbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    13h 46m
    $199–390

  4. Drive  361.5 mi

    1. Drive from Cincinnati to Galesburgcar car 361.5 mi
    6h 8m
    $66–96

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CVG - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $202–642

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane CVG - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 35m

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane CVG - ORD
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 39m
    $236–940

  8. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Covington (CVG) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane CVG - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 16m
    $238–506

Cincinnati to Galesburg by bus, foot, and train

Calendar11Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

What companies run services between Cincinnati, OH, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Cincinnati to Galesburg via Cincinnati and Indianapolis Union Station in around 10h.

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