There are 6 ways to get from Galesburg to Chicago by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
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Train (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
2h 28m$71–127Drive 152.1 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galesburg to Chicagocar 152.1 mi
2h 36m$28–41Bus via Battle Creek (Amtrak)
- Take the bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
3h 4m$103–142Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport
- Fly from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane AZO - ORD
2h 9m$64–274Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0160
3h 7m$52–82Drive to Capital Region International Airport, fly
- Drive from Galesburg to Lansing-Airport-LANcar
- Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane LAN - ORD
3h 10m$54–332
Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport (AZO) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Chicago is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 9m and costs $60 - $280.
No, there is no direct bus from Galesburg to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Battle Creek and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Galesburg to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Kalamazoo and arriving at Chicago Union Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.
The distance between Galesburg and Chicago is 146 miles. The road distance is 153 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Chicago without a car is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Galesburg to Chicago, including transfers.
Galesburg to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Battle Creek station.
Galesburg to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Kalamazoo station.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Chicago is to train which takes 2h 28m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can bus via Battle Creek, which costs $100 - $150 and takes 3h 4m, you could also fly, which costs $60 - $280 and takes 2h 9m.
What companies run services between Galesburg, MI, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Amtrak operates a train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $40–90 and the journey takes 2h 16m. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station twice a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 2h 45m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Kalamazoo-Battle Creek International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $29–230
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–310
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Capital Region International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 19m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $50–330
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kalamazoo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–90
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Battle Creek to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $55–85
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kalamazoo Bus Stop to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $21–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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More Questions & Answers
Galesburg to Chicago bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Galesburg. It is currently 9:42 AM in Galesburg and 8:42 AM in Chicago.
Galesburg to Chicago train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Chicago is 153 miles. It takes approximately 2h 36m to drive from Galesburg to Chicago.
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