There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Galesville by train (Amtrak), bus, car, or plane
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Stationtrain Empire Builder / ...
5h 29m$141–243Drive 294.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Galesvillecar 294.3 mi
4h 49m$54–78Bus
- 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 Winona State Univ.bus Jefferson 966 / ...
8h 36m$111–169Fly to La Crosse
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE)plane ORD - LSE
3h 35m$92–350Fly to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, drive
- 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 38m$60–313
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to La Crosse (LSE) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Galesville is to drive which costs $50 - $80 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Galesville is to fly which takes 3h 35m and costs $90 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago to Galesville. However, there are services departing from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and arriving at Winona State Univ. via Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
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 $140 - $250.
It takes approximately 5h 29m to get from Chicago to Galesville, including transfers.
Chicago to Galesville bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St 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 $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $170 and takes 8h 36m, you could also fly, which costs $90 - $350 and takes 3h 35m.
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 $90–190 and the journey takes 4h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to Galesville via Madison and Winona State Univ. in around 8h 36m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to La Crosse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–280
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Chippewa Valley Regional Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to La Crosse Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $90–190
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- coachusa.com
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- coachusa.com
- Adult
- $25–55
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Madison to Winona State Univ.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $45–65
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More Questions & Answers
Chicago to Galesville bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus 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.