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

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

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 22m
    $123–225

  2. Drive 330.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Metropoliscar car 330.9 mi
    6h 7m
    $61–88

  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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane MLI - PAH
    6h 19m
    $211–523

  4. Bus, train via St. Louis

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the train from Springfield to St. Louistrain train
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 36m
    $132–212

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    9h 55m
    $119–175

  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 Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane PIA - PAH
    7h 51m
    $107–404

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 22m

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

You can take a bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Metropolis via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, St Louis Bus Station, and Paducah Bus Station in around 9h 55m.

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