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

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Waukegan 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 Waukegantrain train Up-N
    5h
    $60–117

  2. Drive 202.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Waukegancar car 202.7 mi
    3h 54m
    $37–54

  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 Waukegantrain train
    4h 59m
    $158–375

  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 Waukegantrain train
    5h 16m
    $175–276

  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 Waukegantrain train
    6h 52m
    $53–255

Galesburg to Waukegan by train, foot, and bus

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Galesburg, IL, USA and Waukegan, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Waukegan via Chicago Union Station, Washington & Jefferson, Washington & Canal, and Chicago OTC in around 5h.

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