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

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There are 5 ways to get from Washington to Galesburg by plane, taxi, train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DCA - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $242–785

  2. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DCA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 37m
    $134–651

  3. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Floridian / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    21h 24m
    $238–531

  4. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Harrisburg Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Harrisburg Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    23h 10m
    $143–233

  5. Drive  814.2 mi

    1. Drive from Washington to Galesburgcar car 814.2 mi
    14h 21m
    $149–215

Washington to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar10Weekly Trains
Duration21h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$238Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Washington, DC, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Washington Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 24m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Galesburg via Harrisburg Bus Station and Indianapolis Union Station in around 23h 10m.

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