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How to get fromGrand Central Station to Galesburgby train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Grand Central Station to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2h 49m
    $50–110

  2. Drive 182 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Grand Central Station to Galesburgcar car 182 mi
    3h 37m
    $34–48

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    4h
    $158–415

  4. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    4h 16m
    $162–275

Grand Central Station to Galesburg by foot and train (Amtrak)

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$50Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162.6 mi
  • Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Grand Central Station, IL, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $50–110 and the journey takes 2h 36m.

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