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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Evanston 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 / ...
    3h 50m
    $91–142

  2. Drive  186.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Evanstoncar car 186.3 mi
    4h 6m
    $34–50

  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
    4h
    $157–383

  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 23m
    $209–274

  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 53m

Galesburg to Evanston by train, foot, and subway (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration3h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.5 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

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

Amtrak operates a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $85–140 and the journey takes 2h 55m.

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