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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Paducah by bus, train, car, taxi, plane, or bus (Amtrak)

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Champaignbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Carbondaletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Carbondale Intermodal Station to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus
    8h 58m
    $96–190

  2. Drive 339.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Paducahcar car 339.4 mi
    6h 16m
    $62–90

  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 15m
    $207–515

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Paducah Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2521
    9h 11m

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)plane plane PIA - PAH
    7h 42m
    $103–395

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 390.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Paducah, KY, USA?

You can take a bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Paducah via Springfield, Washington & 4th, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, and Paducah Bus Station in around 9h 11m.

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