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How to get fromAurora to Galesburgby train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Aurora to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), car, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    3h 14m
    $44–94

  2. Drive 142.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Aurora to Galesburgcar car 142.8 mi
    3h 5m
    $27–38

  3. Train, line 330 bus, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Aurora to LaGrange Roadtrain train
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    4. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    4h 58m
    $164–424

  4. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $169–284

Aurora to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 142.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 14m

What companies run services between Aurora, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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