There are 7 ways to get from Kansas to Galesburg by plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
best- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane ICT - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 27m$163–685Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus
13h 40m$91–188Bus, train (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
- Take the train from Newton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
11h 7m$128–292Drive 535.4 mi
- Drive from Wichita to Galesburgcar 535.4 mi
9h 5m$98–142Fly Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport (ICT) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane ICT - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
6h 51m$145–602Fly Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MCI - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
8h 39m$115–548Fly Kansas City to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MCI - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
9h 6m$412–905
Kansas to Galesburg by bus and train (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kansas to Galesburg is to bus which costs $90 - $190 and takes 13h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Kansas to Galesburg is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs $160 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Kansas to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Wichita Bus Stop and arriving at Galesburg via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.
The distance between Kansas and Galesburg is 774 miles. The road distance is 538.5 miles.
The best way to get from Kansas to Galesburg without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 7m and costs $120 - $300.
It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Kansas to Galesburg, including transfers.
Kansas to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Wichita Bus Stop station.
Kansas to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Kansas City Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kansas to Galesburg is 539 miles. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Kansas to Galesburg.
Book your Kansas to Galesburg bus tickets online with FlixBus.
What companies run services between Kansas, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Wichita Bus Stop to Galesburg via Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines in around 13h 40m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Wichita Mid-Continent Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–550
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Tuesday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $75–460
Flights from Kansas City to Chicago Midway International Airport via Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $80–470
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- 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
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newton Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $120–280
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Wichita Amtrak Station to Newton Station
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- Amtrak
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