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

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There are 10 ways to get from Galesburg to Michigan by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound), or taxi

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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 Detroittrain train Wolverine
    9h 45m
    $143–296

  2. Drive 435.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Detroitcar car 435.1 mi
    7h 42m
    $80–115

  3. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Detroitbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    9h 45m
    $148–246

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

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    6h 23m
    $125–431

  5. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Detroit Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0112
    11h 50m
    $87–163

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

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Detroit (DTW)plane plane MDW - DTW
    6h 57m
    $190–576

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

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Muskegon (MKG)plane plane ORD - MKG
    3. Take the taxi from Muskegon (MKG) to Grand Rapidstaxi taxi
    6h 28m
    $235–381

  8. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Capital Region International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Capital Region International Airport (LAN)plane plane ORD - LAN
    6h 56m
    $122–563

  9. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane MDW - GRR
    7h 34m
    $142–718

  10. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR)plane plane ORD - GRR
    8h
    $119–565

Galesburg to Michigan by train and tram (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$143Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 445.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 45m

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

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Campus Martius - Southbound via Chicago Union Station, Detroit, and Baltimore St - Southbound in around 9h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Detroit Bus Station via Indianapolis Union Station in around 11h 50m.

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