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

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

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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 Pontiac Amtrak Stationtrain train Wolverine
    10h 6m
    $249–397

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Detroitbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Jefferson & Griswold to Downtown Pontiacbus bus 462
    12h 50m
    $75–139

  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 Pontiac Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    10h 6m

  4. Drive  436 mi

    1. Drive from Galesburg to Pontiaccar car 436 mi
    7h 50m
    $80–115

  5. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane MLI - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus bus
    6h 53m
    $213–549

  6. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Bishop International Airport (FNT)plane plane ORD - FNT
    3. Take the bus from Flint to Pontiacbus bus
    8h 8m
    $163–460

Galesburg to Pontiac by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration10h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 464.7 mi
  • Duration: 10h 6m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Pontiac, MI, USA?

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Pontiac Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 10h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Downtown Pontiac via Indianapolis, Detroit, and Jefferson & Griswold in around 12h 50m.

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