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

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There are 8 ways to get from Washington 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 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 21m
    $257–822

  2. Drive 814.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Washington to Galesburgcar car 814.2 mi
    14h 20m
    $149–215

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Pittsburgh Intermodal Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pittsburgh Intermodal Station to Indianapolisbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Galesburgbus bus
    19h 39m
    $162–270

  4. 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
    $300–611

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DCA - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    7h 26m
    $153–693

  6. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane DCA - MDW
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 27m
    $169–710

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

    1. Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane DCA - ORD
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6h 48m
    $178–955

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Washington Union Station to Indianapolistrain train Cardinal
    2. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Galesburgbus bus Btw 1401
    24h 26m
    $299–558

Washington to Galesburg by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$162Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 771.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Washington Union Station to Galesburg via Pittsburgh Intermodal Station, Indianapolis, and Indianapolis Union Station in around 19h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Washington Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 21h 24m.

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