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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kankakee to Galesburg by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Champaign-Urbanatrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctr to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 5m
    $40–76

  2. Drive  153.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kankakee to Galesburgcar car 153.9 mi
    3h 5m
    $29–41

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    5h 5m
    $55–127

  4. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Kankakee to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 32m
    $167–437

Kankakee to Galesburg by train and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 208.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

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

You can take a train from Kankakee to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 5m.

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