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How to get fromGalesburg to DeKalbby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Galesburg to DeKalb by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Elburntrain train Up-W
    6h 37m
    $50–111

  2. Drive  136.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to DeKalbcar car 136.7 mi
    2h 15m
    $25–36

  3. 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 Bus Station to Dekalbbus bus
    8h 50m
    $76–110

Galesburg to DeKalb by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 37m

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

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Locust St at 6th St - WB Stop #572 via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, Chicago OTC, Elburn, and Railroad Ave at Elburn Metra station - WB Stop #662 in around 6h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Dekalb via Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 50m.

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