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How to get fromAppleton to Galesburgby bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Appleton to Galesburg by bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    8h 15m
    $198–295

  2. Drive  302.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Appleton to Galesburgcar car 302.4 mi
    5h 14m
    $56–80

  3. Bus, train via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Oshkosh to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    3. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 33m
    $173–245

  4. Fly Appleton International Airport to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ATW - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $179–487

  5. Taxi to Green Bay, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Appleton to Green Bay (GRB)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Green Bay (GRB) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GRB - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 17m
    $269–597

  6. Fly Appleton International Airport to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ATW - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    7h 9m

Appleton International Airport (ATW) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration5h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 347.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

What companies run services between Appleton, WI, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Appleton to Galesburg. However, you can take the taxi to Oshkosh, take the bus to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prospect and Walnut to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Church @ Doty - Neenah Transit Center, Oshkosh, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station, O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departures, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, La Grange/Hillgrove/Metra Station, and La Grange Amtrak in around 10h 33m.

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