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How to get fromElmhurst to Galesburgby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Elmhurst to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, bus, or train

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    4h 14m
    $48–105

  2. Drive 165.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Galesburgcar car 165.8 mi
    3h 43m
    $31–44

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Oakbrook Mall to Watterson Commonsbus bus Peoria line
    2. Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    6h
    $59–87

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    4h 10m
    $160–430

  5. Line 722 bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Yorktown Center to Naperville Metrabus bus 722
    2. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    4h 37m
    $43–94

  6. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    4h 27m
    $170–280

  7. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ORD - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 10m
    $56–294

Elmhurst to Galesburg by bus and train (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 157.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Elmhurst, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from La Grange Amtrak to Galesburg Amtrak Station twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from York/Second/Palmer to Galesburg via Oakbrook Mall, Watterson Commons, and Bloomington-Normal in around 6h.

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