CA → IL · about 1,382 miles
Needles to Galesburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Needles to Galesburg. The fastest takes 34 hours 13 minutes; every train leaves at 11:22 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 7
- Fastest trip
- 34h 13m
- Leaves at
- 11:22 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Needles Amtrak and arrives at Galesburg Amtrak Station. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:22 PM | 11:35 AM +2 day | 34h 13m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Needles Where you get off in Galesburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Needles
- Needles Amtrak Map of Needles Amtrak (Google Maps)
Where the train stops in Galesburg
- Galesburg Amtrak Station Map of Galesburg Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Galesburg to Needles
Questions
How long is the train from Needles to Galesburg?
The fastest direct train takes 34 hours 13 minutes.
What time is the first train from Needles to Galesburg?
Every departure is at 11:22 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Needles to Galesburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Needles?
Trains to Galesburg leave from Needles Amtrak.