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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain train Cardinal
    6h 56m
    $85–184

  2. Drive 200.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Lafayettecar car 200.4 mi
    4h 24m
    $37–53

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 25m
    $52–117

  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 Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane MLI - LAF
    6h 44m
    $167–444

  5. Bus, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take a shuttle bus from O'Hare International Terminal 2 to West Lafayette, INshuttle bus
    10h 56m
    $91–142

  6. 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 Purdue University Airport (LAF)plane plane PIA - LAF
    6h 51m
    $58–324

Galesburg to Lafayette by train (Amtrak)

Calendar3Weekly Trains
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 282.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Lafayette Amtrak Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 7h 25m.

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