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How to get fromGalesburg to Carbondaleby bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Galesburg to Carbondale by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus), or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train City of New Orleans / ...
    6h 44m
    $76–159

  2. Drive 287.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Carbondalecar car 287.3 mi
    5h 12m
    $53–76

  3. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    8h 3m
    $85–170

  4. 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 Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane MLI - MWA
    5h 11m
    $206–513

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St. Louis to Carbondalebus bus
    8h 21m
    $73–134

  6. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Carbondaletrain train Saluki / ...
    9h 25m
    $153–317

  7. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane BRL - MWA
    5h 52m
    $283–724

  8. 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 Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane PIA - MWA
    6h 57m
    $102–383

  9. 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 Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA)plane plane ORD - MWA
    6h 37m
    $165–372

Galesburg to Carbondale by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 316.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Carbondale via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, St Louis Bus Station, and St. Louis in around 8h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Carbondale via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 25m.

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