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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    8h 15m
    $58–119

  2. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    11h 56m
    $133–284

  3. Drive 369.1 mi

    1. Drive from Louisville to Galesburgcar car 369.1 mi
    6h 8m
    $68–98

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SDF - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $187–553

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SDF - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 30m
    $83–427

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SDF - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 10m
    $107–471

  7. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Louisville International Airport (SDF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SDF - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    7h 40m
    $99–418

Louisville to Galesburg by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration8h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Louisville, KY, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Louisville, KY to Galesburg via Indianapolis Union Station in around 8h 15m.

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