There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazootrain Wolverine / ...
2h 19m$73–130Drive 152.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Galesburgcar 152.3 mi
2h 37m$28–41Bus (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoobus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
2h 19m$79–109Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO)plane ORD - AZO
3h 4m$62–305Bus via Chicago Bus Station (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stopbus Greyhound US0160
3h 8m$52–82
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Galesburg is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Galesburg is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $70 - $130.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at Kalamazoo via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
The distance between Chicago and Galesburg is 147 miles. The road distance is 153.2 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Galesburg without a car is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 19m to get from Chicago to Galesburg, including transfers.
Chicago to Galesburg bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
Chicago to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Galesburg is to train which takes 2h 19m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 2h 19m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $310 and takes 3h 4m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Galesburg, MI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 6m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo 3 times a week. Tickets cost $45–70 and the journey takes 2h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Kalamazoo
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45–70
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Kalamazoo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Galesburg bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Galesburg is 1h ahead of Chicago. It is currently 9:38 AM in Chicago and 10:38 AM in Galesburg.
Chicago to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Kalamazoo station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Galesburg is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Chicago to Galesburg.
There are 68+ hotels available in Galesburg.