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How to get fromHouston to Galesburgby plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 9 ways to get from Houston to Galesburg by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Flixbus, Amtrak), car, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane HOU - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $261–851

  2. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane HOU - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 37m
    $158–725

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    24h 35m
    $331–600

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 11m
    $229–377

  5. Drive 957 mi

    1. Drive from Houston to Galesburgcar car 957 mi
    18h 50m
    $175–253

  6. Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IAH - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    7h 25m
    $223–624

  7. Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane HOU - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 18m
    $196–769

  8. Bus, train via Houston Bus Station

    1. Take the bus from Houston Bus Station to Longview Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Longview to Springfieldtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    26h 33m
    $291–567

  9. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    33h 36m
    $469–998

Houston to Galesburg by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration24h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$331Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 907.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 44m

What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Memphis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 26h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Houston to Galesburg Amtrak Station via New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal and Chicago Union Station in around 33h 36m.

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