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

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There are 8 ways to get from Newark to Galesburg by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane EWR - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    7h 15m
    $208–616

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0421
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    22h 15m
    $162–253

  3. Train via Ossining (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    25h 20m
    $604–1,497

  4. Drive  934.2 mi

    1. Drive from Newark to Galesburgcar car 934.2 mi
    15h 57m
    $171–247

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane EWR - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    9h 24m

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

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane EWR - ORD
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 30m
    $207–994

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus N2640 / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    23h 25m
    $224–348

  8. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    31h 59m
    $705–1,091

Newark to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 896.8 mi
  • Duration: 7h 15m

What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Galesburg via Indianapolis Union Station in around 22h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Newark Penn Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station, Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station, and Chicago Union Station in around 25h 20m.

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