There are 7 ways to get from Galesburg to Cape Girardeau by bus, train, car, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- 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 Cape Girardeaubus
8h 12m$93–164Drive 311.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galesburg to Cape Girardeaucar 311.1 mi
5h 41m$57–82Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane ORD - CGI
6h 51m$172–360Bus
- Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus
- Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeaubus
8h 25m$80–127Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Williamson County Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane ORD - MWA
- Take the taxi from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Cape Girardeautaxi
7h 32m$264–492Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI)plane MLI - CGI
5h 56m$254–661Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Barkley Regional Airport, taxi
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane ORD - PAH
- Take the taxi from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Cape Girardeautaxi
7h 57m$239–592
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport (CGI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Cape Girardeau is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Cape Girardeau is to drive which takes 5h 41m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Galesburg station to Cape Girardeau. However, there are services departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Cape Girardeau via Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center and St Louis Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Galesburg and Cape Girardeau is 331 miles. The road distance is 313 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Cape Girardeau without a car is to bus and train which takes 8h 12m and costs $90 - $170.
It takes approximately 8h 12m to get from Galesburg to Cape Girardeau, including transfers.
Galesburg to Cape Girardeau bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Galesburg to Cape Girardeau bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Springfield station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Cape Girardeau is 313 miles. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Galesburg to Cape Girardeau.
There are 25+ hotels available in Cape Girardeau.
What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Cape Girardeau, MO, USA?
You can take a bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Cape Girardeau via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Cape Girardeau in around 8h 25m.
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–220
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–220
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Cape Girardeau Municipal Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 3m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $110–490
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Williamson County Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Barkley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–310
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Springfield to St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Cape Girardeau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $17–35
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–26
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $120–170
Ace Taxi
- Phone
- +1 216-361-4700
- Website
- acetaxi.com
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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