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How to get fromDeKalb to Galesburgby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from DeKalb to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Elburn to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    6h 12m
    $60–129

  2. Drive 136.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from DeKalb to Galesburgcar car 136.9 mi
    2h 14m
    $25–37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dekalb to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus
    8h 45m
    $53–105

DeKalb to Galesburg by bus and train

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dekalb to Galesburg via Chicago Bus Station and Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr in around 8h 45m.

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