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How to travel from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL

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

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 13m. 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 €17, and a flight costs an average of €107.

Distance: 154 miles (248 km)

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Flight

€30

Average price

Cheapest

€209

Average price

3h 29m

Average total duration

2h 59m

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30m

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4h 13m

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1h 13m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.5kg

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Amtrak

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Sky West Airlines

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

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from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL

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

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The best way to travel from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Amtrak382 Carl Sandburg
06:56PM2h55
Galesburg Station, Galesburg, IL
09:51PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$261One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

Amtrak382 Carl Sandburg
06:56PM2h55
Galesburg Station, Galesburg, IL
09:51PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$261One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

envoy airAA3526
11:28AM1h12
Quad City International Airport
12:40PMO'Hare International Airport
$3561One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Amtrak380 Illinois Zephyr
07:37AM2h56
Galesburg Station, Galesburg, IL
10:33AMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$601One-way
0 transfers
Amtrak4 Southwest Chief
11:28AM3h14
Galesburg Station, Galesburg, IL
02:42PMChicago Union Station, Chicago, IL
$741One-way
0 transfers
psa airlinesAA5421+American AirlinesAA1038
06:15AM5h20
Quad City International Airport
11:35AMO'Hare International Airport
$3681One-way
1 transfer
psa airlinesAA5421+American AirlinesAA2236
06:15AM7h07
Quad City International Airport
01:22PMO'Hare International Airport
$3681One-way
1 transfer
UnitedUA4614
03:45PM1h17
Quad City International Airport
05:02PMO'Hare International Airport
$3911One-way
0 transfers

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