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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 train which can get you there in 2h 42m. 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 train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$33 Average price Cheapest | $38 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 12m Average total duration Fastest 2h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL:
A train is $207 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $239 (€195).
Other travel options to Galesburg, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 381 Carl Sandburg7:40 AM2h41Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:21 AMGalesburg Station, Galesburg, IL$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 381 Carl Sandburg7:40 AM2h41Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL10:21 AMGalesburg Station, Galesburg, IL$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AA361911:00 PM0h59O'Hare International Airport11:59 PMPeoria$2521One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 383 Illinois Zephyr5:55 PM2h46Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL8:41 PMGalesburg Station, Galesburg, IL$261One-way0 transfers
- 3 Southwest Chief1:30 PM2h36Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL4:06 PMGalesburg Station, Galesburg, IL$401One-way0 transfers
- 5 California Zephyr2:00 PM2h43Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL4:43 PMGalesburg Station, Galesburg, IL$741One-way0 transfers
- AA377511:00 PM1h08O'Hare International Airport12:08 AMQuad City International Airport$2521One-way0 transfers
- AA353910:05 AM1h08O'Hare International Airport11:13 AMQuad City International Airport$2521One-way0 transfers
- AA35655:06 PM1h09O'Hare International Airport6:15 PMPeoria$2521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL:
A train is $207 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $239 (€195).
Other travel options to Galesburg, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 2h 42m.
- Around 37 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 and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from O'Hare International Airport and arrive in Quad City International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL and arrive in Galesburg Station, Galesburg, IL.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Galesburg, IL by train.
- 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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