There are 6 ways to get from Chicago to Galesville by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 29m$204–296Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
cheapest- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport (EAU)plane ORD - EAU
- Drive from Eau-Claire-Airport-EAU to Galesvillecar
4h 33m$48–282Bus via Milwaukee
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus Greyhound US0150
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
6h 53m$114–164Drive 294.3 mi
- Drive from Chicago to Galesvillecar 294.3 mi
4h 49m$51–73Fly to La Crosse
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 33m$88–320Bus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to La Crossebus Jefferson Lines 966
7h 33m$111–174
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Galesville is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Galesville is to fly which takes 3h 33m and costs $85 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Galesville. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at La Crosse via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 53m.
No, there is no direct train from Chicago station to Galesville station. However, there are services departing from Chicago Union Station and arriving at La Crosse Amtrak Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 29m.
The distance between Chicago and Galesville is 303 miles. The road distance is 296 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Galesville without a car is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $200 - $300.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Chicago to Galesville, including transfers.
Chicago to Galesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago to Galesville train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Chicago Union Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Galesville is to train which takes 5h 29m and costs $200 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus via Milwaukee, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 6h 53m, you could also fly, which costs $85 - $320 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Galesville, WI, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $150–240 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Galesville via Milwaukee Intermodal Station, Milwaukee, and La Crosse in around 6h 53m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $150–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $16–25
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $14–22
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $50–75
Bus from Madison to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $35–55
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
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Booking & Getting There
Chicago to Galesville bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Milwaukee Intermodal Station.
Chicago to Galesville train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at La Crosse Amtrak Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Galesville is 296 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Chicago to Galesville.
There are 11+ hotels available in Galesville.