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Overview: Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL flight

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Flights from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL depart on average 37 times per day, taking around 1h 8m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $143 but you can travel from only $21 by train.

There are 10 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:01, the last at 23:03. The fastest flight covers the 154 miles (248 km) distance in 1h 1m. April is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $21
Distance
154 miles (248 km)
Average flight duration
1h 8m
Cheapest ticket price
$143
Flights per day
37
Direct flights
10
Fastest flight
1h 1m
First flight
12:01 AM
Last flight
11:03 PM
Cheapest Month
Apr
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jul - Sep
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
49 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from $21

The cheapest and fastest flights from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL

Showing times and prices for Aug 12

Cheapest price

$252

Average price

$502

Fastest journey

59 m

Average duration

1 h 7 m

Flights per day

61

Distance

248 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL will cost around $502 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $252.

Fast flights

Of the 61 flights that leave Chicago, IL for Galesburg, IL onWed, Aug 12, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Wed, Aug 12 the direct flights cover the 248 km distance in an average of 1 h 7 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 59 m .

On Wed, Aug 12 the longest flights will take 1 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • envoy airAA3559
    5:00 PM1h11
    O'Hare International Airport
    6:11 PMQuad City International Airport
    $2521One-way
    0 transfers
  • envoy airAA3565
    5:06 PM1h09
    O'Hare International Airport
    6:15 PMPeoria
    $2521One-way
    0 transfers
  • envoy airAA3775
    11:00 PM1h08
    O'Hare International Airport
    12:08 AMQuad City International Airport
    $2521One-way
    0 transfers
  • envoy airAA3619
    11:00 PM0h59
    O'Hare International Airport
    11:59 PMPeoria
    $2521One-way
    0 transfers
  • envoy airAA3539
    10:05 AM1h08
    O'Hare International Airport
    11:13 AMQuad City International Airport
    $2521One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and flight for Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 8m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $143.

Distance: 154 miles (248 km)

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Flight
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Driving

$239

Average price

$33

Average price

Cheapest

$38

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

4h 8m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 8m

Onboard

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3h 0m

Additional time*

3h 12m

Average total duration

2h 42m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

3h 1m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.7 - 1.5kg

CO2 emissions

0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is a train with an average price of $33.

This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL:

A train is $207 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $239.

The fastest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 8m.

Other travel options to Galesburg, IL take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 42m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and Galesburg, IL including taking a train and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL among Omio's users.

Live departures

Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL flight times

The table below shows live departures for Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL flights for today, Tuesday, August 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
UnitedUA2806 · UA55126:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
15h01
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2806 · UA56006:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
14h50
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1784+piedmont airlinesAA60576:49 AM O'Hare International Airport
14h24
9:13 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1784+psa airlinesAA54606:49 AM O'Hare International Airport
16h10
10:59 PM Peoria1 transfer
American AirlinesAA1784+psa airlinesAA51686:49 AM O'Hare International Airport
9h24
4:13 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA1217 · UA56007:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
13h50
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA1217 · UA55127:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
14h01
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA411+psa airlinesAA54607:30 AM O'Hare International Airport
15h29
10:59 PM Peoria1 transfer
American AirlinesAA411+piedmont airlinesAA60577:30 AM O'Hare International Airport
13h43
9:13 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA411+psa airlinesAA51687:30 AM O'Hare International Airport
8h43
4:13 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA2139 · UA56008:40 AM O'Hare International Airport
12h10
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA2139 · UA55128:40 AM O'Hare International Airport
12h21
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA56968:40 AM O'Hare International Airport
1h14
9:54 AM Quad City International Airport0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA54118:45 AM O'Hare International Airport
1h21
10:06 AM Peoria0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA2080+psa airlinesAA54608:54 AM O'Hare International Airport
14h05
10:59 PM Peoria1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2080+psa airlinesAA51688:54 AM O'Hare International Airport
7h19
4:13 PM Peoria1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2080+piedmont airlinesAA60578:54 AM O'Hare International Airport
12h19
9:13 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
envoy airAA353910:05 AM O'Hare International Airport
1h08
11:13 AM Quad City International Airport0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA536 · UA560010:55 AM O'Hare International Airport
9h55
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA536 · UA551210:55 AM O'Hare International Airport
10h06
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA571911:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
1h22
12:22 PM Quad City International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA3193+piedmont airlinesAA605711:53 AM O'Hare International Airport
9h20
9:13 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA3193+psa airlinesAA546011:53 AM O'Hare International Airport
11h06
10:59 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA2809 · UA551212:45 PM O'Hare International Airport
8h16
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2809 · UA560012:45 PM O'Hare International Airport
8h05
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
American AirlinesAA3280+psa airlinesAA54601:15 PM O'Hare International Airport
9h44
10:59 PM Peoria1 transfer
American AirlinesAA3280+piedmont airlinesAA60571:15 PM O'Hare International Airport
7h58
9:13 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2311 · UA55121:30 PM O'Hare International Airport
7h31
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2311 · UA56001:30 PM O'Hare International Airport
7h20
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA58741:47 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h13
3:00 PM Peoria0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA45691:55 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h14
3:09 PM Quad City International Airport0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA2803 · UA56002:42 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h08
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA2803 · UA55122:42 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h19
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2769 · UA55123:56 PM O'Hare International Airport
29h05
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA2769 · UA56003:56 PM O'Hare International Airport
28h54
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA2415 · UA56004:20 PM O'Hare International Airport
28h30
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA2415 · UA55124:20 PM O'Hare International Airport
28h41
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA44484:30 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h15
5:45 PM Quad City International Airport0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA3188+psa airlinesAA54604:53 PM O'Hare International Airport
6h06
10:59 PM Peoria1 transfer
envoy airAA35595:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h11
6:11 PM Quad City International Airport0 transfersDirect
envoy airAA35655:06 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h09
6:15 PM Peoria0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA44725:45 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h18
7:03 PM Peoria0 transfersDirect
American AirlinesAA3214+psa airlinesAA54605:49 PM O'Hare International Airport
5h10
10:59 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA1974 · UA55125:51 PM O'Hare International Airport
27h10
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA1974 · UA56005:51 PM O'Hare International Airport
26h59
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA54616:15 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h16
7:31 PM Quad City International Airport0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA329 · UA55127:50 PM O'Hare International Airport
25h11
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
UnitedUA329 · UA56007:50 PM O'Hare International Airport
25h00
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA44629:30 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h13
10:43 PM Peoria0 transfersDirect
UnitedUA767 · UA560010:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
22h50
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA767 · UA551210:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
23h01
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
envoy airAA361911:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
0h59
11:59 PM Peoria0 transfersDirect
envoy airAA377511:00 PM O'Hare International Airport
1h08
12:08 AM Quad City International Airport0 transfersDirect
Wednesday, August 12
UnitedUA2666 · UA56005:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
15h50
8:50 PM Peoria1 transfer
UnitedUA2666 · UA55125:00 AM O'Hare International Airport
16h01
9:01 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2842+piedmont airlinesAA60575:05 AM O'Hare International Airport
16h08
9:13 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2842+psa airlinesAA51685:05 AM O'Hare International Airport
11h08
4:13 PM Peoria1 transfer
American AirlinesAA2842+piedmont airlinesAA60995:05 AM O'Hare International Airport
10h35
3:40 PM Quad City International Airport1 transfer

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FAQs: Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Galesburg, IL, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL can start from as little as $143 when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is $239 ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is 1h 1m to travel the 154 miles (248 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL leaves at 12:01 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL leaves at 11:03 PM.
Flights from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL generally leave from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Quad City International Airport.O'Hare International Airport is 1 miles (3 km) away from Chicago, IL city centre and Quad City International Airport is 3 miles (5 km) from Galesburg, IL city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is April.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Chicago, IL and Galesburg, IL including taking a train and flight.
Since neither Chicago, IL nor Galesburg, IL are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is no time difference between Chicago, IL and Galesburg, IL.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL among Omio's users.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Galesburg, IL, travelers should be cautious of petty theft and vehicle break-ins, especially in parking areas near transportation hubs. It’s advisable to stay aware of surroundings and avoid poorly lit or isolated areas at night. Common scams include overcharging by unofficial taxi services or unlicensed vendors, so using reputable transportation providers and official ticket platforms is recommended.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular airports

Popular airports from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL

Most Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL flights use the O'Hare International Airport to Peoria airport pair. Use this guide to compare Chicago, IL and Galesburg, IL airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.

Departure airports in Chicago
Arrival airports in Galesburg

Which Chicago, IL airport do flights to Galesburg, IL leave from?

Flights from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL depart from O'Hare International Airport. The airport is 2 miles (4 km) from Chicago, IL city centre at 10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USA.
O'Hare International Airport (ORD)10000 W O'Hare Ave, Chicago, IL 60666, USAWifiShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelShowerLoungeLost and Found OfficeCar Rental
City-centre transport

Getting to O'Hare International Airport from Chicago city centre

O'Hare International Airport is 3 km from Chicago city centre. Public transport options include:

SubwayBlue Line · 1h 7m · $6 · every ~23 min

O'Hare International Airport airport facilities and services

O'Hare International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.

Food and drink

Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including American and intertiol. Top options include Tortas Frontera and Publican Tavern.

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout all terminals.

Luggage and lost property

Lost and found is available at the station.

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at O'Hare International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at O'Hare International Airport: Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at O'Hare International Airport: Elevators, ramps, toilets.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include Hotels such as Hilton Chicago O'Hare are located on airport grounds, with others like the Hyatt Regency nearby..

More about O'Hare International Airport

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