There are 3 ways to get from Galesburg to Champaign by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), or car
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
2h 40m$24–40Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain Illini / ...
6h 26m$159–247Drive 136 mi
- Drive from Galesburg to Champaigncar 136 mi
2h 15m$25–36
Galesburg to Champaign by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Champaign is to bus which costs $24 - $40 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Champaign is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs $24 - $40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Galesburg and arriving at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Galesburg station to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
The distance between Galesburg and Champaign is 137 miles. The road distance is 136.8 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Champaign without a car is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40.
The bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs once daily.
Galesburg to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Galesburg station.
Galesburg to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Champaign is to bus which takes 2h 40m and costs $24 - $40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $150 - $250 and takes 6h 26m.
What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Champaign, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr once daily. Tickets cost $24–40 and the journey takes 2h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Champaign-Urbana via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 26m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- 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 Champaign-Urbana
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- 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
- $24–40
- Website
- Greyhound
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Booking & Getting There
Galesburg to Champaign bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr station.
Galesburg to Champaign train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Champaign is 137 miles. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Galesburg to Champaign.
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