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

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

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  1. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SNA - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    10h 30m
    $234–704

  2. Fly Los Angeles International Airport to Des Moines, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane LAX - DSM
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    12h 40m
    $202–589

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    39h 31m
    $1,100–1,800

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Los Angeles Union Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2d

  5. Drive  1,843.4 mi

    1. Drive from Fullerton to Galesburgcar car 1,843.4 mi
    30h 49m
    $337–486

  6. Fly John Wayne Airport Orange County to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from John Wayne Airport Orange County (SNA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SNA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    12h 33m

  7. Fly Long Beach Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane LGB - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 26m
    $252–901

  8. Fly Long Beach Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Long Beach Airport (LGB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LGB - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    11h 53m
    $275–856

Fullerton to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration39h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$1,100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,641.8 mi
  • Duration: 10h 30m

What companies run services between Fullerton, CA, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $1,100–1,800 and the journey takes 39h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Fullerton Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Los Angeles, Los Angeles Union Station, St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 2d.

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