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

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There are 3 ways to get from Galesburg to Lawrence by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    6h 21m
    $170–270

  2. Drive  377.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Lawrencecar car 377.5 mi
    6h 34m
    $65–94

  3. Taxi, fly, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Lawrence Bus Stopbus bus
    8h 27m
    $227–755

Galesburg to Lawrence by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 312.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Lawrence, KS, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Lawrence Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $170–270 and the journey takes 6h 21m.

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