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How to get fromSt. Louis to Galesburgby train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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There are 6 ways to get from St. Louis to Galesburg by train, bus, car, plane, taxi, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)

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  1. Train, bus (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    4h 53m
    $71–123

  2. Drive 184.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Galesburgcar car 184.4 mi
    4h 37m
    $34–49

  3. Train, bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain train Lincoln Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 8m
    $64–128

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $192–572

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus bus FlixBus N2521 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    5h 36m
    $58–88

  6. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane STL - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    8h 21m
    $90–446

St. Louis to Galesburg by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$71Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 213.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from St Louis Bus Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 5h 36m.

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