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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Wolverine
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    8h 42m
    $141–295

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    11h 30m
    $78–155

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    10h 19m
    $146–252

  4. Drive 435.6 mi

    1. Drive from Detroit to Galesburgcar car 435.6 mi
    7h 43m
    $80–115

  5. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DTW - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    6h 33m
    $187–542

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DTW - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 33m
    $79–416

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DTW - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 38m
    $187–580

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

    1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DTW - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 55m
    $184–767

Detroit to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Detroit to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Detroit Bus Station to Galesburg via Indianapolis Union Station in around 11h 30m.

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