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How to get fromGalesburg to Freeportby train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Galesburg to Freeport by train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    3. Drive from Harvard to Freeportcar car
    7h 12m
    $72–135

  2. Drive 126.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Freeportcar car 126.2 mi
    2h 33m
    $23–34

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Beloit Transfer Center to Freeporttaxi taxi
    9h 41m
    $177–286

  4. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago OTC to Harvardtrain train
    3. Drive from Harvard to Freeportcar car
    7h 18m
    $72–135

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 284.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

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

There is no direct connection from Galesburg to Freeport. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to Washington & Jefferson, take the bus to Washington & Canal, walk to Chicago OTC, take the train to Harvard, then drive to Freeport. Alternatively, 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, take the bus to 3120 N Pontiac Dr - Van Galder Bus Terminal, walk to N Pontiac, take the bus to Downtown Transfer Center, take the bus to Beloit Transfer Center, then take the taxi to Freeport.

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