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How to get fromGalesburg to Ann Arborby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak)

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    8h 9m
    $127–267

  2. Drive 394.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Ann Arborcar car 394.4 mi
    7h 3m
    $72–104

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 9m
    $132–227

  4. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MLI - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    6h 41m
    $195–573

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 43m
    $146–219

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane PIA - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    8h 40m
    $91–453

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    7h 55m
    $196–595

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    3. Take the bus from Detroit Metro Airport to Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MIbus bus
    8h 24m
    $193–782

Galesburg to Ann Arbor by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$127Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 404.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Ann Arbor Amtrak Station via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr, Chicago Bus Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 11h 43m.

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