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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to McCook Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    11h 39m
    $340–550

  2. Drive  586.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to McCookcar car 586.2 mi
    11h 41m
    $107–155

  3. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Lexingtonbus bus
    3. Drive from Lexington to McCookcar car
    16h 3m
    $109–168

  4. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, drive

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane MLI - LBF
    3. Drive from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to McCookcar car
    10h 7m
    $224–612

  5. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Mccook Ben Nelson Regional Airport (MCK)plane plane MLI - MCK
    6h 16m
    $238–628

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field, drive

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF)plane plane PIA - LBF
    3. Drive from North Platte Regional Airport Lee Bird Field (LBF) to McCookcar car
    9h 29m

Galesburg to McCook by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration11h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$340Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 615.3 mi
  • Duration: 11h 39m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and McCook, NE, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to McCook Station once daily. Tickets cost $340–550 and the journey takes 11h 39m.

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