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How to get fromBrookfield Zoo Chicago to Galesburgby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    3h 42m
    $47–102

  2. Drive 172.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Galesburgcar car 172.2 mi
    3h 29m
    $32–46

  3. Line 331 bus, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 31st/1st to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $159–428

  4. Train via Naperville Amtrak Station (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    4h 2m
    $44–95

  5. Line 331 bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from 31st/1st to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $169–278

  6. Line 331 bus, fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from 31st/1st to Cumberland CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ORD - PIA
    3. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 22m
    $55–292

Brookfield Zoo Chicago to Galesburg by foot, bus, and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration3h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 152.6 mi
  • Duration: 3h 42m

What companies run services between Brookfield Zoo Chicago, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 22m.

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