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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg 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
    $40–95

  2. Drive  182.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Chicagocar car 182.3 mi
    3h 38m
    $34–48

  3. 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
    2h 51m
    $153–378

  4. 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 43m
    $45–253

  5. Bus to Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Springfieldbus bus
    2. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane SPI - ORD
    5h 20m
    $75–305

Galesburg to Chicago by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration2h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.9 mi
  • Duration: 2h 55m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $40–95 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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