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Compare train, flight, and bus 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 bus, with an average ticket price of $52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 11m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, while a flight costs an average of $646.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$63 Average price | $646 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest | $37 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 11m Average total duration Fastest 2h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $63.
A bus is $594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $646.
Other travel options to Galesburg, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
You'll arrive about 20m sooner (2h 41m by train vs 3h 1m by car). Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $37 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL
How to get from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:12 PM 1h12 Chicago, IL 11:24 PM Galesburg, IL $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
10:12 PM 1h12 Chicago, IL 11:24 PM Galesburg, IL $138 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:24 AM 1h01 Chicago, IL 4:25 AM Galesburg, IL $174 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:36 PM 1h04 Chicago, IL 10:40 PM Galesburg, IL $249 1 One-way 0 transfers7:00 PM 1h10 Chicago, IL 8:10 PM Galesburg, IL $268 1 One-way 0 transfers8:35 PM 1h09 Chicago, IL 9:44 PM Galesburg, IL $293 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL:
A bus is $11 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $63.
A bus is $594 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $646.
Other travel options to Galesburg, IL take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 45m.
Flight takes on average 6h 2m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Chicago, IL and Galesburg, IL as scheduled services by train, flight, and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Galesburg Station, Galesburg, IL.
- Buses mostly depart from Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station and arrive in Galesburg, Amtrak Station.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Quad City International Airport.
- Travel with Greyhound to go to Galesburg, IL by bus.
- Travel with United, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Galesburg, IL by flight.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Galesburg, IL by train.
- 9 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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