There are 6 ways to get from Joliet to Galesburg by train, bus, train (Amtrak), car, plane, taxi, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
3h 31m$61–96Drive 145.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Joliet to Galesburgcar 145.2 mi
2h 54m$27–39Train
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
4h 57m$91–147Train, fly, taxi
- Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi
5h 14m$158–412Bus, train
- Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus 834
- Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
5h$76–129Line 834 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Lemont Rd & 75th Stbus 834
- Take the bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commonsbus
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus
6h 21m$61–85
Joliet to Galesburg by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Galesburg is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Joliet to Galesburg is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Joliet to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr and arriving at Galesburg via Downers Grove and Bloomington-Normal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Joliet to Galesburg station. However, there are services departing from Joliet and arriving at Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
The distance between Joliet and Galesburg is 172 miles. The road distance is 146 miles.
The best way to get from Joliet to Galesburg without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs $60 - $100.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Joliet to Galesburg, including transfers.
Joliet to Galesburg bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr station.
Joliet to Galesburg train services, operated by Metra, depart from Joliet station.
The best way to get from Joliet to Galesburg is to train which takes 4h 57m and costs $90 - $150. Alternatively, you can line 834 bus and bus, which costs $60 - $90 and takes 6h 21m.
What companies run services between Joliet, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Joliet to Galesburg Amtrak Station via LaSalle Street and Chicago Union Station in around 4h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Galesburg via Lemont Rd & 75th St, Downers Grove, Watterson Commons, and Bloomington-Normal in around 6h 21m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Joliet Gateway Center to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–75
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $85–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–120
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 312-696-3872
- Website
- Metra
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Train from Joliet to LaSalle Street
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Website
- Metra
- Adult
- $5–7
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–22
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1(847) 364-7223
- Passenger.Services@PaceBus.com
- Website
- Pace Bus
Bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
Bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Lemont Rd & 75th St
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Website
- Pace Bus
- Schedules at
- Pace Bus Routes, Schedules and Maps
- Adult
- $2–4
- Phone
- +1 800-448-0572
- ticketsales@peoriacharter.com
- Website
- Peoria Charter
Bus from Downers Grove to Watterson Commons
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Website
- Peoria Charter
- Schedules at
- Peoria Charter Schedules
- cash
- $60
- online
- $45
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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Joliet to Galesburg bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Lemont Rd & 75th St station.
Joliet to Galesburg train services, operated by Metra, arrive at LaSalle Street station.
Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Galesburg is 146 miles. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Joliet to Galesburg.
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