How to travel from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL

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Travel Information from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL

distanceDistance154 miles (248 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, bus or flight
priceTicket price range$22 - $117
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $22 (€19) • 2 h 55 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • $117 (€101) • 1 h 2 min
carriersPopular travel companiesSky West Airlines or Amtrak

Travel 154 miles (248 km) by train, bus or flight from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are Sky West Airlines or Amtrak among others. Travelers can even take a direct flight or train from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL.

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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.

Amtrak
12:37PM2h56
Galesburg, IL
03:33PMChicago, IL
$271One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
Amtrak
12:37PM2h56
Galesburg, IL
03:33PMChicago, IL
$271One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
Amtrak
11:56PM2h55
Galesburg, IL
02:51AMChicago, IL
$341One-way
0 transfers

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Find the best route to Chicago from Galesburg with Omio's travel partners Amtrak! You'll find the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the most convenient journey for you.

Amtrak is a passenger train service based in the United States. It operates more than 300 trains daily including trains between Galesburg and Chicago, connecting more than 500 destinations in 46 states and three Canadian provinces. Amtrak offers a variety of train types, including the Acela Express, Northeast Regional, Keystone Service, and the Auto Train. The Acela Express is the fastest train, reaching speeds of up to 150 mph. The Northeast Regional is the most popular, offering frequent service between major cities in the Northeast. The Keystone Service is a regional service connecting Philadelphia and Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The Auto Train is a unique service that allows passengers to transport their cars along with them. Amtrak offers a variety of ticket types, including Saver, Value, Flexible, and Business Class. Saver tickets are the most affordable, while Business Class tickets offer the most amenities, such as complimentary meals and access to the Amtrak Metropolitan Lounge. Onboard facilities vary by train type, but all Amtrak trains offer comfortable seating, Wi-Fi, and power outlets. The most popular routes for Amtrak include the Northeast Corridor, which runs between Washington, D. C. And Boston, and the Pacific Surfliner, which runs between San Diego and San Luis Obispo, California. Other popular routes include the Capitol Corridor, which runs between San Jose and Sacramento, California, and the Empire Builder, which runs between Chicago and Seattle.

    FAQs: Travel from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL

    FAQs: Travel to Chicago, 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 Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL.
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    You can get between Galesburg, IL and Chicago, IL 3 different ways: train, bus or flight.

    The cheapest way to travel between Galesburg, IL and Chicago, IL is a train with an average price of $22 (€19).

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

    A train is $64 (€55) less than a bus for this trip with tickets for a bus from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $86 (€74).

    A train is $96 (€82) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average $117 (€101).

    The fastest way to get to Chicago, IL from Galesburg, IL is by flight with an average travel time of 1 h 2 min.

    Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:

    Bus takes 9 h 50 min on average.

    Getting to Chicago, IL by train takes 2 h 55 min on average.

    The distance from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL is approximately 154 miles (248 km).

    The average frequency per day from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL is:

    • 2 trains per day.

    However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Chicago, IL from Galesburg, IL as scheduled services by train, bus or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

    These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL:

      Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL:

      • You can travel between Galesburg, IL and Chicago, IL by train with Amtrak. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $22 (€19) with Amtrak from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL.

      Yes, there are direct routes from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL with the following travel companies:

      • You can find 2 direct trains per day to take to Chicago, IL with Amtrak.

      Direct services to Chicago, IL tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

      Looking to extend your trip from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL? Many Omio customers who go from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL. If you're looking to explore San Francisco, CA, Indianapolis, IN, New York, NY, Milwaukee, WI or Champaign, IL from Chicago, IL, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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