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How to get fromSan Jose to Galesburgby plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, bus, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SJC - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    8h 13m
    $252–752

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SJC - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 11m
    $148–626

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Oaklandbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Oakland to Sparks Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sparks Transit Center to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    2d
    $317–637

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from San Jose to Emeryvilletrain train Capitol Corridor / ...
    2. Take the train from Emeryville to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train California Zephyr
    2d 3h
    $716–1,532

  5. Drive 1,994.8 mi

    1. Drive from San Jose to Galesburgcar car 1,994.8 mi
    32h 44m
    $365–526

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SJC - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    9h 38m
    $188–720

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

    1. Fly from Norman Y. Mineta San José International Airport (SJC) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SJC - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 5m
    $164–598

San Jose to Galesburg by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration2dAverage Duration
Ticket$317Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,732.5 mi
  • Duration: 8h 13m

What companies run services between San Jose, CA, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from San Jose Diridon Station to Galesburg via Oakland, Sparks Transit Center, Denver Union Station, and Des Moines in around 2d. Alternatively, you can take a train from San Jose to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Emeryville in around 2d 3h.

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