How to travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL

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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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$32

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$38

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3h 12m

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2h 42m

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3h 1m

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The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is a train with an average price of $32 (€27).

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

A train is $206 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $238 (€195).

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.

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from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL

How to get from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL by train, bus or flight.

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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.

  • American Airlines
    3:24 AM1h01
    Chicago, IL
    4:25 AMGalesburg, IL
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • American Airlines
    3:24 AM1h01
    Chicago, IL
    4:25 AMGalesburg, IL
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • American Airlines
    3:24 AM1h01
    Chicago, IL
    4:25 AMGalesburg, IL
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • American Airlines
    10:12 PM1h12
    Chicago, IL
    11:24 PMGalesburg, IL
    $2171One-way
    0 transfers
  • United
    2:15 AM1h11
    Chicago, IL
    3:26 AMGalesburg, IL
    $2531One-way
    0 transfers
  • United
    1:50 PM1h13
    Chicago, IL
    3:03 PMGalesburg, IL
    $2681One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL

Travel to Galesburg, IL easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL.

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There are 2 options to travel between Chicago, IL and Galesburg, IL including taking a train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is a train with an average price of $32 (€27).

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

A train is $206 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL costing on average $238 (€195).

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.

The distance from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is approximately 154 miles (248 km).
The average frequency per day from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Galesburg, IL by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL:
  • 4 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
Omio customers who travel from Chicago, IL to Galesburg, IL often also extend their vacation to go to Macomb, IL, Denver, CO, Naperville, IL, Kansas City, MO, Los Angeles, CA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Galesburg, IL and these popular destinations at a great price.
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