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

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

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  1. Bus (Greyhound)

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    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    4h 50m
    $45–70

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    8h 49m
    $189–307

  3. Drive  254.3 mi

    1. Drive from Galesburg to Indianapoliscar car 254.3 mi
    4h 16m
    $47–67

  4. 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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane MLI - IND
    5h 35m
    $193–615

  5. 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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane PIA - IND
    7h 25m

  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 Indianapolis (IND)plane plane ORD - IND
    7h 2m
    $438–985

Galesburg to Indianapolis by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 255.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 50m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Indianapolis, IN, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Station once daily. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 4h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Indianapolis via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 49m.

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