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How to get fromGalesburg to Detroitby train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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There are 8 ways to get from Galesburg to Detroit by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 15m
    $118–265

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    11h 50m
    $71–143

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 45m
    $128–225

  4. Drive 435.1 mi

    1. Drive from Galesburg to Detroitcar car 435.1 mi
    7h 42m
    $80–115

  5. 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane MLI - DTW
    6h 8m
    $193–595

  6. 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane PIA - DTW
    8h 3m
    $87–473

  7. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    7h 16m
    $180–565

  8. 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 Detroit (DTW)plane plane ORD - DTW
    7h 48m
    $177–802

Galesburg to Detroit by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration9h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 442.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 15m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Detroit, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Detroit via Chicago Union Station in around 9h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Detroit Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 11h 50m.

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