There are 3 ways to get from Galesburg to Effingham by bus, train, train (Amtrak), or car
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 to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus Greyhound US0157S
- Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
4h 47m$59–101Drive 189 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galesburg to Effinghamcar 189 mi
3h 58m$35–50Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Effingham Stationtrain Saluki / ...
7h 36m$199–307
Galesburg to Effingham by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Effingham is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Effingham is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct train from Galesburg station to Effingham station. However, there are services departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Galesburg and Effingham is 208 miles. The road distance is 190.1 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Effingham without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 47m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Galesburg to Effingham, including transfers.
Galesburg to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Galesburg to Effingham train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Effingham is 190 miles. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Galesburg to Effingham.
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What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Effingham, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Effingham Station via Chicago Union Station in around 7h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Champaign-Urbana to Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- 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 Effingham Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–170
- 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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