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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Brookfield Zoo 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 La Grange Amtraktrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    3h 47m
    $50–101

  2. Drive 172.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Brookfield Zoo Chicagocar car 172.4 mi
    3h 30m
    $32–46

  3. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly, line 331 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus
    3h 38m
    $155–371

  4. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, line 331 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus
    3h 55m
    $172–272

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, line 331 bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Cumberland CTA Station to 31st/1stbus bus
    5h 31m
    $50–251

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 151.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 47m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Brookfield Zoo Chicago, 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.

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