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How to get fromWaukegan to Galesburgby train (Amtrak), car, train, plane, or taxi

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-N
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    5h
    $59–120

  2. Drive 203.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waukegan to Galesburgcar car 203.3 mi
    3h 54m
    $38–54

  3. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 19m
    $163–432

  4. Train, fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Clybourntrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    3. Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 35m
    $173–282

Waukegan to Galesburg by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration5hAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 198.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h

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

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

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