There are 7 ways to get from Galesburg to Atlanta by taxi, plane, bus, train, train (Amtrak), car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)plane MLI - ATL
3h 17m$199–586Drive 708.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galesburg to Atlantacar 708.3 mi
12h 34m$126–181Bus, train
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain
- Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
15h 49m$190–307Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesvilletrain
- Take the train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Stationtrain
37h 26m$809–1,277Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
17h 15m$142–220Bus, train via St. Louis
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus
17h 43mTrain, bus
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0100
20h 9m$199–337
Galesburg to Atlanta by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Atlanta is to drive which costs $120 - $190 and takes 12h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Atlanta is to taxi and fly which takes 3h 17m and costs $190 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Galesburg to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Galesburg and arriving at Atlanta Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Galesburg station to Atlanta station. However, there are services departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Peachtree Station via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 26m.
The distance between Galesburg and Atlanta is 686 miles. The road distance is 712.4 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Atlanta without a car is to bus and train which takes 15h 49m and costs $190 - $310.
It takes approximately 3h 17m to get from Galesburg to Atlanta, including transfers.
Galesburg to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Galesburg station.
Galesburg to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Atlanta is to train which takes 37h 26m and costs $800 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $220 and takes 17h 15m.
What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Atlanta, GA, USA?
You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peachtree Station via Chicago Union Station and Charlottesville in around 37h 26m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Atlanta Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 17h 15m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–460
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondale
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Charlottesville
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Charlottesville to Peachtree Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $280–440
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $25–40
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $95–150
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $100–160
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–200
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $90–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Atlanta Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Galesburg to Atlanta bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Indianapolis Union Station.
Atlanta is 1h ahead of Galesburg. It is currently 5:05 AM in Galesburg and 6:05 AM in Atlanta.
Galesburg to Atlanta train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Atlanta is 712 miles. It takes approximately 12h 34m to drive from Galesburg to Atlanta.
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