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How to get fromGalesburg (Station) to Chicagoby train (Amtrak), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2h 55m
    $50–110

  2. Drive 182 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg (Station) to Chicagocar car 182 mi
    3h 38m
    $34–48

  3. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg (Station) to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    2h 56m
    $154–370

  4. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg (Station) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    3h 13m
    $171–270

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    4h 48m
    $48–248

Galesburg (Station) to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

What companies run services between Galesburg (Station), IL, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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