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

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    4h 25m
    $85–180

  2. Drive 339.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Galesburgcar car 339.9 mi
    6h 1m
    $62–90

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    6h 59m
    $205–630

  4. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane MCI - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 3m
    $101–504

Kansas City to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration4h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 272.7 mi
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station once daily. Tickets cost $85–180 and the journey takes 4h 25m.

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