There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain Up-W
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
6h 13m$94–159Drive 136.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from DeKalb to Galesburgcar 136.9 mi
2h 14m$25–37Bus
- Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus
9h$56–87
DeKalb to Galesburg by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from DeKalb to Galesburg is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 14m.
The fastest way to get from DeKalb to Galesburg is to drive which takes 2h 14m and costs $25 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from DeKalb to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Dekalb and arriving at Galesburg via Downtown Chicago and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from DeKalb to Galesburg station. However, there are services departing from Elburn and arriving at Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
The distance between DeKalb and Galesburg is 226 miles. The road distance is 137.7 miles.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Galesburg without a car is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $90 - $160.
It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from DeKalb to Galesburg, including transfers.
DeKalb to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Dekalb station.
DeKalb to Galesburg train services, operated by Metra, depart from Elburn station.
The best way to get from DeKalb to Galesburg is to train which takes 6h 13m and costs $90 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between DeKalb, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Locust St at N 6th St - EB Stop #624 to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662, Elburn, Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 13m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Galesburg via Chicago Bus Station, Downtown Chicago, Illinois Terminal, and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 9h.
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Elburn to Chicago OTC
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $6–8
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $6–8
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–18
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- [email protected]
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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Booking & Getting There
DeKalb to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
DeKalb to Galesburg train services, operated by Metra, arrive at Chicago OTC station.
Yes, the driving distance between DeKalb to Galesburg is 138 miles. It takes approximately 2h 14m to drive from DeKalb to Galesburg.
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