There are 4 ways to get from Galesburg to Niles by train, bus, car, taxi, plane, or train (Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus (Amtrak)
best- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
5h 27m$80–150Drive 248 mi
cheapest- Drive from Galesburg to Nilescar 248 mi
4h 49m$46–66Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi
- Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to South Bend (SBN)plane MLI - SBN
4h 34m$221–628Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Stationtrain Wolverine / ...
5h 38m$77–165
Galesburg to Niles by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galesburg to Niles is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 4h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Galesburg to Niles is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 34m and costs $220 - $650.
No, there is no direct train from Galesburg station to Niles station. However, there are services departing from Galesburg Amtrak Station and arriving at Niles Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.
The distance between Galesburg and Niles is 261 miles. The road distance is 249.5 miles.
The best way to get from Galesburg to Niles without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 27m and costs $80 - $150.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Galesburg to Niles, including transfers.
Galesburg to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Galesburg Amtrak Station.
Niles is 1h ahead of Galesburg. It is currently 10:27 AM in Galesburg and 11:27 AM in Niles.
Galesburg to Niles train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Galesburg to Niles is 249 miles. It takes approximately 4h 49m to drive from Galesburg to Niles.
What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Niles, MI, USA?
You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Niles Station via Chicago Union Station in around 5h 38m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to South Bend via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–430
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Quad City International Airport to South Bend via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–850
Flights from Quad City International Airport to South Bend via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Chicago Union Station to Niles Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–45
- Website
- Amtrak
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Travelling to the US: What do I need to know?
Read the travel guide
Why you should take the train in the US
Read the travel guide
More Questions & Answers
Book your Galesburg to Niles train tickets online with Omio.
There are 175+ hotels available in Niles.






