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

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There are 7 ways to get from Seattle 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 Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SEA - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    9h 1m
    $246–706

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane SEA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    10h 59m
    $153–580

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Seattle Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus
    47h 50m
    $363–688

  4. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Seattle to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2d 1h
    $770–1,552

  5. Drive 1,942.5 mi

    1. Drive from Seattle to Galesburgcar car 1,942.5 mi
    31h 12m
    $355–513

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

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SEA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 30m
    $208–401

  7. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane SEA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 25m
    $181–614

Seattle to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration47h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,664.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 1m

What companies run services between Seattle, WA, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Seattle Bus Station to Galesburg via Denver Union Station and Des Moines in around 47h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Seattle to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 2d 1h.

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