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How to get fromJefferson City to Galesburgby train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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There are 7 ways to get from Jefferson City to Galesburg by train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus, Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or train (Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service Missouri River Runner
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    8h 9m
    $104–198

  2. Drive 237.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Jefferson City to Galesburgcar car 237.1 mi
    4h 29m
    $44–63

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson City to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 19m
    $86–143

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane COU - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $257–587

  5. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Jefferson City Station to Kansas Citytrain train Missouri River Runner / ...
    2. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    8h 40m
    $135–283

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane COU - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 21m
    $153–461

  7. Fly to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal, bus

    1. Fly from Columbia Regional Airport (COU) to Central Illinois Regional Airport At Bloomington-Normal (BMI)plane plane COU - BMI
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    9h 34m
    $150–453

Jefferson City to Galesburg by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$104Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 335.3 mi
  • Duration: 8h 9m

What companies run services between Jefferson City, MO, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a vehicle from Jefferson City to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Jefferson City, St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Jefferson City Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Kansas City in around 8h 40m.

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