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How to get fromEffingham to Galesburgby train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Effingham to Galesburg by train, bus, train (Amtrak), or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h
    $44–92

  2. Drive 189 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Effingham to Galesburgcar car 189 mi
    3h 59m
    $35–50

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    7h 27m
    $115–240

  4. Train, bus via Peoria

    1. Take the train from Effingham Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain train
    2. Take the bus from Champaign to Peoriabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    6h 5m

Effingham to Galesburg by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 207.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Effingham, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Effingham Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 27m.

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