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How to get fromJoliet to Galesburgby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    3h 36m
    $40–82

  2. Drive 145.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Galesburgcar car 145.2 mi
    2h 54m
    $27–39

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    5h
    $46–99

  4. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 8m
    $163–432

  5. Line 834 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Lemont Rd & 75th Stbus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commonsbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus
    6h 26m
    $60–88

  6. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 25m
    $173–282

Joliet to Galesburg by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 171.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 36m

What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Galesburg via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Watterson Commons, and Bloomington-Normal in around 6h 26m.

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