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Compare train, coach 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 £44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 39m. 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 £44, while a flight costs an average of £447.
Distance: 248 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
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£44 Average Price Cheapest | £447 Average Price | £46 Average Price | £34 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 39m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 56m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL
Compare the available ways to get from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average £46.
A train is £403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average £447.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 45m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
Tickets start at around £44 compared to roughly £34 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£9. The journey takes 3h 9m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL
How to get to Chicago, IL from Galesburg, IL by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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 1h07 Galesburg, IL 11:22 Chicago, IL £136 1 One-way 0 changes
Cheapest
10:15 1h07 Galesburg, IL 11:22 Chicago, IL £136 1 One-way 0 changes
Fastest
18:17 1h06 Galesburg, IL 19:23 Chicago, IL £222 1 One-way 0 changes
Other options
16:46 1h14 Galesburg, IL 18:00 Chicago, IL £186 1 One-way 0 changes23:45 1h15 Galesburg, IL 1:00 Chicago, IL £201 1 One-way 0 changes13:00 1h25 Galesburg, IL 14:25 Chicago, IL £210 1 One-way 0 changes
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This is compared to other travel options from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL:
A train is £3 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average £46.
A train is £403 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Galesburg, IL to Chicago, IL costing on average £447.
Other travel options to Chicago, IL take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 45m.
Flight takes on average 5h 56m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Galesburg, IL and Chicago, IL as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Quad City International Airport and arrive in O'Hare International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Galesburg Station, Galesburg, IL and arrive in Chicago Union Station, Chicago, IL.
- Coaches mostly depart from Galesburg, Amtrak Station and arrive in Chicago, Greyhound Bus Station.
- Travel with Amtrak to go to Chicago, IL by train.
- Travel with United, American Airlines, piedmont airlines, psa airlines, skywest airlines to go to Chicago, IL by flight.
- Travel with Greyhound, Infobus to go to Chicago, IL by coach.
- 3 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
- 10 direct flights per day with United, skywest airlines.
- 0 direct coaches per day with Infobus.
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