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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $32 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 29m. 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 train costs an average of $32, while a train costs an average of $32.
Distance: 154 miles (248 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|
$32 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m 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 Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $57.
A train is $317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $349.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
Tickets start at around $32 compared to roughly $48 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 2h 59m versus 2h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:15 AM1h07Galesburg, IL11:22 AMChicago, IL$1911One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 10:15 AM1h07Galesburg, IL11:22 AMChicago, IL$1911One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 6:17 PM1h06Galesburg, IL7:23 PMChicago, IL$3121One-way0 transfers
Other options
4:46 PM1h14Galesburg, IL6:00 PMChicago, IL$2611One-way0 transfers- 11:45 PM1h15Galesburg, IL1:00 AMChicago, IL$2831One-way0 transfers
- 1:00 PM1h25Galesburg, IL2:25 PMChicago, IL$2951One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is $25 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $57.
A train is $317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $349.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 29m.
Bus takes on average 7h 53m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Galesburg, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Galesburg Station, Galesburg, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Flights mostly depart from Quad City International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Galesburg, Amtrak Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
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