CA → IL · about 1,653 miles

Sacramento to Galesburg train schedule

Amtrak runs 7 direct trains a week from Sacramento to Galesburg. The fastest takes 47 hours 15 minutes; the first train leaves at 10:13 AM and the last at 10:23 AM.

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Trains a week
7
Fastest trip
47h 15m
First train
10:13 AM
Last train
10:23 AM

Timetable

Every train leaves from Sacramento 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.

Direct trains from Sacramento, CA to Galesburg, IL
DepartsArrivesDurationDaysRail company
10:13 AM New11:38 AM +2 day47h 25mDaily from Dec 7Amtrak
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10:23 AM11:38 AM +2 day47h 15mDailyAmtrak
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Where to board in Sacramento Where you get off in Galesburg The route of the busiest trip

Where to catch the train in Sacramento

Where the train stops in Galesburg

Return trip: Galesburg to Sacramento

Questions

How long is the train from Sacramento to Galesburg?

The fastest direct train takes 47 hours 15 minutes.

What time is the first train from Sacramento to Galesburg?

The earliest departure is at 10:13 AM (Daily) and the last at 10:23 AM (Daily).

Which rail companies go from Sacramento to Galesburg?

Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.

Where do I catch the train in Sacramento?

Trains to Galesburg leave from Sacramento Amtrak station.