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How to get fromGalesburg to Madisonby train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Galesburg to Madison by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    7h 12m
    $115–192

  2. Drive  184.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Madisoncar car 184.3 mi
    3h 54m
    $32–46

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    7h 59m
    $154–252

  4. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MLI - MSN
    5h 14m
    $168–465

  5. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    6h 20m
    $175–478

  6. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane PIA - MSN
    7h 20m

Galesburg to Madison by train and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.5 mi
  • Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Madison, WI, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galesburg to Madison. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, then take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus. Alternatively, you can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Madison, WI-Lake St. via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, and Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak in around 7h 59m.

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