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

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There are 7 ways to get from Galesburg to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), train, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    5h 24m
    $60–144

  2. Drive  236.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Milwaukeecar car 236.6 mi
    3h 59m
    $44–63

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    6h 18m
    $76–131

  4. 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 Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4h 36m
    $164–388

  5. Train to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to La Grange Amtraktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    6h 17m
    $644–1,047

  6. Train to Chicago Midway International Airport, fly to General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MDW - MKE
    6h 17m
    $105–582

  7. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus
    6h 29m
    $55–261

Galesburg to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 24m

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

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Milwaukee via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 24m.

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