There are 3 ways to get from Galesburg to Topeka by train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Stationtrain Southwest Chief
6h 57m$110–230Drive 398.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galesburg to Topekacar 398.7 mi
7h 4m$73–106Taxi, fly, bus
- Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane MLI - MCI
- Take the bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topekabus
9h 12m$261–748
Galesburg to Topeka by train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Topeka is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Topeka is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $110 - $230.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station station and arriving at Topeka Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Galesburg and Topeka is 340 miles. The road distance is 401.1 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Topeka without a car is to train which takes 6h 57m and costs $110 - $230.
The train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Station takes 6h 57m including transfers and departs once daily.
Galesburg to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Galesburg to Topeka train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Topeka Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Topeka is 401 miles. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Galesburg to Topeka.
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What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Topeka, KS, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Station once daily. Tickets cost $110–230 and the journey takes 6h 57m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–550
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–800
- Website
- allegiantair.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to Kansas City via Punta Gorda
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Topeka Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $110–230
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 800-923-1799
- [email protected]
- Website
- omnibusexpress.com
Bus from 2745 Southwest Blvd - Kansas City to Quincy Street Station - Topeka
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–55
- Schedules at
- omnibusexpress.com
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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