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

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There are 6 ways to get from Galesburg to Independence by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train Southwest Chief
    6h 3m
    $156–241

  2. Drive  320.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Independencecar car 320.8 mi
    6h 34m
    $59–85

  3. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MLI - MCI
    8h 11m
    $211–693

  4. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane PIA - MCI
    9h 59m

  5. 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 Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MDW - MCI
    9h 39m
    $187–742

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    9h 45m
    $456–934

Galesburg to Independence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Independence, MO, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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