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

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There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    5h 5m
    $59–120

  2. Drive 175.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Galesburgcar car 175.7 mi
    3h 10m
    $33–47

  3. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    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 38m
    $163–432

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus 605
    2. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    6h 2m
    $49–106

  5. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    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 55m
    $173–282

Crystal Lake to Galesburg by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Crystal Lake, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Crystal Lake to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, and Chicago Union Station in around 5h 5m.

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