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How to get fromGalesburg to Altonby bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Galesburg to Alton by bus, train, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Springfield to Alton Stationtrain train Texas Eagle / ...
    4h 25m
    $71–117

  2. Drive 163.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Altoncar car 163.1 mi
    4h 4m
    $30–43

  3. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MLI - STL
    5h 20m
    $246–668

  4. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane PIA - STL
    7h 7m
    $142–548

  5. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane MDW - STL
    6h 28m
    $181–729

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane plane ORD - STL
    6h 42m
    $373–876

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) flights

Calendar103Weekly Planes
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$77Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 191.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Galesburg to Alton. However, you can take the bus to Springfield, walk to Springfield, take the train to Alton Station, then take the taxi to Alton. Alternatively, you can drive from Galesburg to Alton in around 4h 4m.

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