Trains tickets from Champaign to Galesburg, IL

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TodayJun 20
TomorrowJun 21
from $66
SunJun 22
MonJun 23
from $54
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WedJun 25
ThuJun 26
from $60
FriJun 27
from $88

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Galesburg
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Galesburg
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Galesburg
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Galesburg
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: June 21 at
    Departure city: Champaign
    Departure location: Illinois Terminal - Champaign Intermodal Transportation Center
    Arrival time: June 21 at
    Destination city: Galesburg
    Destination location: Amtrak Station
    Operated by: AmtrakAmtrak
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Champaign to Galesburg.

Bus
Average Price$63 - $63Average Duration3h
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$53 - $128Average Duration10h 33m
18kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Champaign to Galesburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Galesburg. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $63, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
3hAverage Duration
$63Cheapest ticket
5kgCO₂ emissions

Train Champaign to Galesburg: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$92
Average train trip duration10h 33m
Number of daily trains4.666666666666667
Earliest train departure6:10am
Distance126 miles (202 km)
Latest train departure10:24am

Champaign to Galesburg Train

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Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
06/18
No data
06/19
$50
Today
$69
06/21
$62
06/22
No data
06/23
$51
06/24
No data
06/25
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Champaign to Galesburg was searched and found on Jun 19, 2025 with a price of $50

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Champaign to Galesburg, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $50 to $530 for a train ticket from Champaign to Galesburg based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $51 which is on 2025-06-23.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Champaign to Galesburg is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Galesburg you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Champaign and Galesburg, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Champaign to Galesburg, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find the straightest railway in the world in Australia. This railway line is 478 kilometres long and is also considered the longest and straightest railway line in the world.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

One of the deepest train stations in the world is in Kiev. Located at a depth of 105 m, it was designed in this way to serve as a shelter in the event of an attack. The second deepest station is in China. Badaling station is located 60 m under the Great Wall of China!

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Train from Galesburg to Champaign

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