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How to get fromLa Crosse to Galesburgby train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from La Crosse to Galesburg by train (Amtrak), bus, train, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train (Amtrak)

    best
    1. Take the train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Empire Builder / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    8h 44m
    $139–294

  2. Drive 232.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from La Crosse to Galesburgcar car 232.2 mi
    5h
    $43–62

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from La Crosse to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    10h 44m
    $115–223

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LSE - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $188–491

  5. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from La Crosse (LSE) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane LSE - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    8h 39m
    $84–355

La Crosse to Galesburg by train (Amtrak)

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration8h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 441.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 44m

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

You can take a train from La Crosse Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station in around 8h 44m.

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