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How to get fromGalesburg to Des Plainesby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Des Plaines by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, line 330 bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from La Grange/Burlington Ave. to O'Hare MMF Bay 8bus bus 330
    4h 13m
    $51–103

  2. Drive 177.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Des Plainescar car 177.8 mi
    3h 53m
    $33–47

  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 42m
    $152–418

  4. 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
    2h 59m
    $169–319

  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 36m
    $47–298

Galesburg to Des Plaines by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 168.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 13m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Des Plaines, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galesburg to Des Plaines. However, you can take the train to La Grange Amtrak, walk to La Grange/Burlington Ave., take the line 330 bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 8, then take the bus to Des Plaines Metra Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Galesburg to Des Plaines in around 3h 53m.

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