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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Crystal Laketrain train Up-Nw
    5h
    $62–118

  2. Drive 175.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Crystal Lakecar car 175.5 mi
    3h 11m
    $32–47

  3. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly, train

    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 train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 29m
    $158–375

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ridebus bus 605
    6h 8m
    $52–104

  5. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly, train

    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 train from Irving Park to Crystal Laketrain train
    4h 46m
    $175–276

Galesburg to Crystal Lake by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.8 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Crystal Lake, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Crystal Lake via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h.

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