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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Kansas City 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
    4h 44m
    $85–180

  2. Drive 336.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Kansas Citycar car 336.5 mi
    6h 6m
    $62–89

  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
    6h 46m
    $216–693

  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
    8h 23m
    $112–573

  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
    7h 51m
    $157–765

Galesburg to Kansas City by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas City once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 44m.

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