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How to get fromGalesburg to Arlington Heightsby train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Galesburg to Arlington Heights by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    4h 13m
    $50–101

  2. Drive 184.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Arlington Heightscar car 184.3 mi
    3h 25m
    $34–49

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomington-Normalbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Woodfield Mallbus bus Peoria line
    6h 20m
    $59–87

  4. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3h 45m
    $157–373

  5. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg 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
    4h 2m
    $174–274

  6. 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
    5h 39m
    $52–253

Galesburg to Arlington Heights by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 170.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Arlington Heights, Cook County, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtrak twice daily. Tickets cost $45–100 and the journey takes 2h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Golf Rd & Meijer Dr via Bloomington-Normal, Uptown Station, Woodfield Mall, and Northwest Transportation Center in around 6h 20m.

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