There are 7 ways to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus, train, rideshare, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DTW - MLI
- Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi
4h 43m$186–551Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, INbus Detroit
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
13h 25m$66–149Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
9h 55m$132–292Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
10h 16m$142–242Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Galesburg419.2 mi
7h 27mDrive 419.2 mi
- Drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburgcar 419.2 mi
7h 27m$77–111Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane DTW - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
6h 43m$81–422
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 43m and costs $180 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal and arriving at Galesburg via Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Detroit, MI and Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg station. However, there are services departing from Dearborn and arriving at Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Galesburg is 413 miles. The road distance is 421.7 miles.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs $130 - $300.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg, including transfers.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg bus services, operated by Barons Bus, depart from Detroit, MI station.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Dearborn station.
The best way to get from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs $130 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $150 and takes 13h 25m.
What companies run services between Detroit Airport (DTW), USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Dearborn Transit Center, Dearborn, and Chicago Union Station in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Metro Airport McNamara Terminal to Galesburg via Cass & Michigan, Rosa Parks Transit Center - Bay 10, Lafayette & Fifth, Detroit, MI, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 13h 25m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Detroit to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Detroit to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Flights from Detroit to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–750
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Detroit to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $80–180
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Dearborn to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 9m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $90–130
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Detroit, MI to Indianapolis, IN
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- Greyhound
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Detroit-DTW to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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More Questions & Answers
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg bus services, operated by Barons Bus, arrive at Indianapolis, IN station.
Galesburg is 1h behind Detroit Airport (DTW). It is currently 9:09 PM in Detroit Airport (DTW) and 8:09 PM in Galesburg.
Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg is 422 miles. It takes approximately 7h 27m to drive from Detroit Airport (DTW) to Galesburg.
There are 12+ hotels available in Galesburg.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Detroit Airport (DTW) and Galesburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









