There are 2 ways to get from Illinois to Knoxville by train (Amtrak) or car
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The cheapest way to get from Illinois to Knoxville is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Illinois to Knoxville is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $70 - $130.
No, there is no direct train from Illinois station to Knoxville station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Galesburg Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 44m.
The distance between Illinois and Knoxville is 168 miles. The road distance is 185.3 miles.
The best way to get from Illinois to Knoxville without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Illinois to Knoxville, including transfers.
Illinois to Knoxville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Illinois to Knoxville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Illinois to Knoxville is 185 miles. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Illinois to Knoxville.
There are 10+ hotels available in Knoxville.
What companies run services between Illinois, USA and Knoxville, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
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