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Busbud recommends taking the train from Galesburg to ChicagoAmong the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Chicago. The journey takes about 2 hours 56 minutes and with fares starting at just $26, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Train Galesburg to Chicago: Trip Overview
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Based on 5077 reviews, the company was rated 4.1 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the seats and the ticket access but often complained with the wifi. Amtrak ticket prices on this trip start at $26.00
Amtrak Galesburg Chicago recent customer reviews
the train was almost 2 hours late wreaked my trip to Chicago had planned with my family
Keith M.
Galesburg to Chicago Train
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The cheapest trip from Galesburg to Chicago was searched and found on Apr 25, 2025 with a price of $35To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Galesburg to Chicago, as early as possible.
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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Chicago, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.
With up to 30x less CO2 emissions for your train journey between Galesburg and Chicago, the train is an ecological alternative to flights or personal cars.
Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Galesburg to Chicago while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.
Did you know?
The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.
Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.
The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date
What's the cheapest way to go from Galesburg to Chicago?
The train is the cheapest travel choice for this destinationThe best way to travel between Galesburg and Chicago is by train. By choosing the train, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $46 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $26. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Chicago, choose the train, as it will take you from Galesburg to Chicago in about 2h 56m - that's the fastest way to get there!
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