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

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There are 9 ways to get from Galesburg to Kentucky by bus (Greyhound, Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus Chicago
    7h 45m
    $69–114

  2. Drive  368.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Louisvillecar car 368.6 mi
    6h 6m
    $68–98

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Indianapolistrain train
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Louisville, KYbus bus
    11h 44m
    $211–352

  4. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Covington (CVG)plane plane ORD - CVG
    7h 12m
    $239–888

  5. Bus via Speedway

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to El Mercadito Grocery - Clarksville, INbus bus Indianapolis
    10h 21m
    $75–119

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Covington

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Covington (CVG)plane plane MDW - CVG
    7h 7m
    $254–447

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane ORD - SDF
    7h 38m
    $157–616

  8. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Louisville International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Louisville International Airport (SDF)plane plane MDW - SDF
    7h 29m
    $192–895

  9. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Blue Grass Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Blue Grass Airport (LEX)plane plane ORD - LEX
    8h 36m
    $128–405

Galesburg to Kentucky by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 370.3 mi
  • Duration: 7h 45m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Kentucky, USA?

You can take a bus from Galesburg to Louisville, KY via Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 45m.

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