There are 2 ways to get from Sterling to Galesburg by bus, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Sterling to Galesburg is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Sterling to Galesburg is to drive which takes 1h 27m and costs $15 - $23.
The distance between Sterling and Galesburg is 288 miles. The road distance is 86.3 miles.
The best way to get from Sterling to Galesburg without a car is to bus and train which takes 7h and costs $110 - $210.
It takes approximately 7h to get from Sterling to Galesburg, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Sterling to Galesburg is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 27m to drive from Sterling to Galesburg.
There are 13+ hotels available in Galesburg.
What companies run services between Sterling, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Sterling to Galesburg. However, you can take the taxi to Dixon Reagan Transit Center, take the bus to Chicago Bus Station, walk to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Sterling to Galesburg in around 1h 27m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
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- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
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- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Dixon Reagan Transit Center to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $16–35
- Website
- Greyhound
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