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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Great Lakes 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 Great Lakestrain train Up-N
    4h 49m
    $58–114

  2. Drive 199.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Great Lakescar car 199.5 mi
    3h 49m
    $37–53

  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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    4h 48m
    $158–385

  4. 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 Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    5h 5m
    $170–276

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, train

    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
    3. Take the train from Clybourn to Great Lakestrain train
    6h 41m
    $54–265

Galesburg to Great Lakes by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 194.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Great Lakes, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Great Lakes via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 4h 49m.

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