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There are 9 ways to get from Galesburg to Nova Scotia by train, plane, bus, night bus or car

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Train to Chicago O'Hare, fly to Sydney  •  11h 54m

  1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Sydney (YQY) ORD - YQY

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Train  •  2 days 3h

  1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
  3. Take the train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
  4. Take the train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax

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Bus to Moline, fly to Halifax  •  13h 18m

  1. Take the bus from Galesburg, Il to Moline, Il
  2. Fly from Moline (MLI) to Halifax (YHZ) MLI - YHZ

Bus to Peoria, fly to Halifax  •  13h 21m

  1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak to Peoria, IL
  2. Fly from Peoria (PIA) to Halifax (YHZ) PIA - YHZ

Train to Chicago O'Hare, fly to Halifax  •  12h 56m

  1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Halifax (YHZ) ORD - YHZ

Train to Chicago Midway, fly to Halifax  •  13h 11m

  1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Fly from Chicago Midway (MDW) to Halifax (YHZ) MDW - YHZ

Train via Toronto  •  44h 1m

  1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
  3. Take the train from Windsor to Toronto Union Station
  4. Take the train from Toronto Union Station to Montréal
  5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifax

Train, night bus, bus  •  47h 32m

  1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
  2. Take the night bus from Chicago Train Station to Detroit Bus Station
  3. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
  4. Take the bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal
  5. Take the train from Montréal to Halifax

Drive  •  30h 34m

  1. Drive from Galesburg to Halifax 2970.9 km

Galesburg to Nova Scotia by train, night bus and bus

3 Weekly Services
47h 32m Average Duration
$239 Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Nova Scotia is to train which costs $150 - $650 and takes 2 days 3h.

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The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Nova Scotia is to train and fly which takes 11h 54m and costs $230 - $1,000.

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No, there is no direct train from Galesburg station to Nova Scotia. However, there are services departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Halifax via Chicago Union Station, Schenectady and Saint-Lambert. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

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The distance between Galesburg and Nova Scotia is 2561 km. The road distance is 2970.9 km.

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The best way to get from Galesburg to Nova Scotia without a car is to train and night bus and bus which takes 47h 32m and costs $170 - $490.

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It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Galesburg to Nova Scotia, including transfers.

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Galesburg to Nova Scotia train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.

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Nova Scotia is 2h ahead of Galesburg. It is currently 10:10 PM in Galesburg and 12:10 AM in Nova Scotia.

Galesburg to Nova Scotia train services, operated by VIA Rail, arrive at Halifax station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Nova Scotia is 2971 km. It takes approximately 30h 34m to drive from Galesburg to Nova Scotia.

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Map of how to get from Galesburg to Nova Scotia.
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  • Distance: 2560.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Nova Scotia, Canada?

You can take a train from Galesburg to Halifax via Chicago Union Station, Dearborn, Hotel Dieu Grace Healthcare, Wyandotte at Walker, Windsor, Toronto Union Station, and Montréal in around 44h 1m.

Airlines
Air Canada
Website
aircanada.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Sydney via Montreal
Ave. Duration
6h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$340 - $1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Sydney via Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$390 - $1,300
Flights from Moline to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Montreal
Ave. Duration
7h 7m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $1,300
Flights from Moline to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Boston
Ave. Duration
7h 19m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$320 - $1,300
Flights from Moline to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h 4m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$420 - $1,400
Flights from Peoria to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Montreal
Ave. Duration
7h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$380 - $1,300
Flights from Peoria to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Boston
Ave. Duration
7h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$320 - $1,300
Flights from Peoria to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
Ave. Duration
7h 44m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$410 - $1,400
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via Newark
Ave. Duration
5h 9m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$420 - $1,500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via Montreal
Ave. Duration
6h 24m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
6h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago Midway to Halifax via Boston
Ave. Duration
5h 42m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$360 - $950
United Airlines
Website
united.com
Flights from Moline to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h 27m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$420 - $1,400
Flights from Moline to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Boston
Ave. Duration
9h 44m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$340 - $1,300
Flights from Peoria to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$410 - $1,400
Flights from Peoria to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Boston
Ave. Duration
9h 43m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$340 - $1,300
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via Newark
Ave. Duration
5h 9m
When
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price
$420 - $1,500
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via Toronto
Ave. Duration
6h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$310 - $1,100
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via Boston
Ave. Duration
6h 24m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$420 - $1,500
Flights from Chicago Midway to Halifax via Boston
Ave. Duration
5h 42m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
$360 - $950
American Airlines
Website
aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
5h 21m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$370 - $850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
6h 17m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$370 - $850
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Halifax via New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
6h 36m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$370 - $850
Flights from Chicago Midway to Halifax via Philadelphia
Ave. Duration
5h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$300 - $1,200
Flights from Chicago Midway to Halifax via New York La Guardia
Ave. Duration
6h 41m
When
Monday to Friday
Estimated price
$360 - $950
Flights from Chicago Midway to Halifax via Reagan Washington
Ave. Duration
6h 55m
When
Saturday
Estimated price
$300 - $1,200
WestJet
Website
westjet.com
Flights from Moline to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h 2m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$320 - $1,200
Flights from Peoria to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Toronto
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$320 - $1,200
Flair Airlines
Website
flyflair.com
Flights from Moline to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Ottawa
Ave. Duration
9h
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,300
Flights from Peoria to Halifax via Chicago O'Hare, Ottawa
Ave. Duration
8h 59m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
$350 - $1,300
Porter Airlines
Website
flyporter.com
Flights from Chicago Midway to Halifax via Billy Bishop Toronto City
Ave. Duration
6h 37m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$420 - $1,300
Train operators
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
Ave. Duration
2h 56m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$9 - $130
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$9 - $45
Child Coach - short notice
$29 - $45
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$23 - $75
Child Business Class - short notice
$26 - $80
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$30 - $60
Business Seat - advance purchase
$50 - $160
Business Seat - short notice
$55 - $140
Coach Seat - short notice
$27 - $130
Train from Chicago Union Station to Dearborn
Ave. Duration
4h 54m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$15 - $170
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$15 - $60
Child Coach - short notice
$35 - $55
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$30 - $100
Child Business Class - short notice
$35 - $110
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$45 - $95
Business Seat - advance purchase
$65 - $200
Business Seat - short notice
$70 - $190
Coach Seat - short notice
$40 - $170
Train from Chicago Union Station to Schenectady
Ave. Duration
15h 45m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$45 - $340
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$45 - $140
Child Coach - short notice
$70 - $130
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$70 - $220
Child Business Class - short notice
$75 - $220
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$100 - $270
Business Seat - advance purchase
$140 - $440
Business Seat - short notice
$150 - $450
Coach Seat - short notice
$120 - $340
Train from Schenectady to St-Lambert Amtrak Station
Ave. Duration
8h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$12 - $150
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Child Coach - Advance Purchase
$12 - $55
Child Coach - short notice
$30 - $50
Child Business Class - advance purchase
$27 - $90
Child Business Class - short notice
$30 - $90
Coach Seat - Advance Purchase
$40 - $80
Business Seat - advance purchase
$55 - $180
Business Seat - short notice
$65 - $170
Coach Seat - short notice
$35 - $150
VIA Rail
Phone
+1 888 842-7245
Website
viarail.ca
Train from Windsor to Toronto Union Station
Ave. Duration
4h 9m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
$50 - $140
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$60 - $140
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$60 - $110
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$50 - $70
Train from Toronto Union Station to Montréal
Ave. Duration
5h 11m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$65 - $150
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$80 - $150
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$80 - $130
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$65 - $90
Train from Montréal to Halifax
Ave. Duration
21h 51m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$150 - $210
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$160 - $210
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$180 - $210
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$150 - $190
Train from Saint-Lambert to Halifax
Ave. Duration
21h 26m
Frequency
3 times a week
Estimated price
$150 - $210
Website
http://www.viarail.ca/
Economy Adult - same day booking
$160 - $210
Economy Adult - Advanced Booking
$180 - $210
Economy Escape Advanced Booking - Adult
$150 - $190
Bus operators
Burlington Trailways
Phone
+1 (319) 735-2864
Email
info@burlingtontrailways.com
Website
burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Galesburg, Il to Moline, Il
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$35 - $70
Website
https://burlingtontrailways.com
Saver Fares
$35 - $50
Flexible Fares
$45 - $70
Bus from Galesburg, Il to Peoria, Il
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$30 - $65
Website
https://burlingtontrailways.com
Saver Fares
$30 - $50
Flexible Fares
$45 - $65
Amtrak

Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.

Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
Phone
+1 800-872-7245
Website
amtrak.com
Bus from Galesburg Amtrak to Peoria, IL
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Website
https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Greyhound USA

Greyhound is a leading bus company based in Dallas, Texas, serving over 3800 destinations across North America, Mexico and Canada. Greyhound carries around 18 million passengers a year who travel 5.4 billion miles (8.6 billion km) a year on their fleet of around 1700 vehicles. For travel flexibility, you can board or get off a Greyhound bus at official Greyhound stations, partner stations and curbside stops. There are around 230 Greyhound stations across the US where you can both catch your bus and buy tickets, that are also available on the official website and via the mobile app.

Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
Phone
+1 214-849-8100
Email
ifsr@greyhound.com
Website
greyhound.com
Night bus from Chicago Train Station to Detroit Bus Station
Ave. Duration
6h 10m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$40 - $110
Website
https://www.greyhound.com/
Flixbus USA
Phone
+1 (855) 626-8585
Website
flixbus.com
Bus from Detroit Bus Station to Toronto
Ave. Duration
6h 10m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
$30 - $110
Schedules at
flixbus.com
Adult
$30 - $110
Megabus Canada
Phone
1-866-488-4452
Email
customerservice@megabus.com
Website
ca.megabus.com
Bus from Toronto Union Station to Montreal
Ave. Duration
6h 25m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
$10 - $110
Website
https://ca.megabus.com/
Adult Standard
$75 - $110
Adult Advanced Booking
$10 - $75

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