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

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There are 9 ways to get from Galesburg to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak), bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, bus, or train

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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
    $80–161

  2. Drive 236.6 mi

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

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Bloomingtonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus bus
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 49m
    $98–134

  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 Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    4h 53m
    $189–459

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Carl Sandburg / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    5h 41m
    $67–133

  6. Taxi to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    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 bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    5h 10m
    $206–360

  7. Train to Chicago O'Hare 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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane ORD - MKE
    6h 32m
    $658–1,114

  8. 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 9m
    $116–567

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

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane PIA - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Stationbus bus
    6h 41m
    $84–339

Galesburg to Milwaukee by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 24mAverage Duration
Ticket$80Cheapest 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Galesburg to Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station via Bloomington, Uptown Station, O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, Rosemont, Rosemont CTA Station, and Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility in around 8h 49m.

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