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How to get fromDowners Grove to Galesburgby train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Downers Grove to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    3h 15m
    $43–94

  2. Drive 157.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Downers Grove to Galesburgcar car 157.5 mi
    3h 31m
    $29–42

  3. Line 330 bus, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont 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 35m
    $163–432

  4. Line 330 bus, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to Rosemont 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 51m
    $173–282

Downers Grove to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Trains
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 140.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Downers Grove, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 3m.

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