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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Elmhurst 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 / ...
    4h 3m
    $49–104

  2. Drive 165.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Elmhurstcar car 165.7 mi
    3h 40m
    $31–44

  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
    3h 56m
    $153–366

  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
    4h 13m
    $170–267

  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
    5h 49m
    $48–246

Galesburg to Elmhurst by train and bus (Amtrak)

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 158.3 mi
  • Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Elmhurst, 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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