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Galesburg to Needles train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Galesburg to Needles. The fastest takes 33 hours 40 minutes; every train leaves at 4:09 PM.
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- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 33h 40m
- Leaves at
- 4:09 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Galesburg Amtrak Station and arrives at Needles Amtrak. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:09 PM | 11:49 PM +1 day | 33h 40m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Galesburg Where you get off in Needles The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Galesburg
- Galesburg Amtrak Station Map of Galesburg Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Return trip: Needles to Galesburg
Questions
How long is the train from Galesburg to Needles?
The fastest direct train takes 33 hours 40 minutes.
What time is the first train from Galesburg to Needles?
Every departure is at 4:09 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Galesburg to Needles?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Galesburg?
Trains to Needles leave from Galesburg Amtrak Station.