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How to get to Galesburg by train
- Routes
- 31
- Trips per day
- 53
- train lines
- 5
- Stations
- 1
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About Galesburg
Galesburg is best known as the birthplace of writer and poet Carl Sandburg, with the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site erected in his honour. If you love the look of Carl’s boyhood cottage, you can stay in a historic home of your own – several, including the Great House of Galesburg, have been converted into charming bed-and-breakfasts across town.
Galesburg is also known for its historic involvement in the local railway system, notably connecting Illinois’ largest (at the time) cities, Chicago and Quincy. In fact, the Galesburg Railroad Museum functions solely to preserve and share the history of the railway industry in Galesburg and Western Illinois. The city even holds an annual festival, the Galesburg Railroad Days, complete with rides, live music, and open-air markets to celebrate the city’s railway roots. And it’s not just literal railways– Galesburg was originally founded by abolitionists and became a critical stop to freedom in the Underground Railroad.
Galesburg remains a major railway hub, acting as one of the stops for some of Amtrak’s most popular lines. The Carl Sandburg, Illinois Zephyr, and Southwest Chief all operate daily to connect Galesburg west to Chicago. Meanwhile, the California Zephyr reaches all the way to the San Francisco Bay Area. Galesburg also has two main coach stations for Greyhound and Burlington Trailways. These carriers provide coverage to Denver, St. Louis, and Moline, which has the closest airport to Galesburg, Quad Cities Airport.
Station Information
Popular train stations in Galesburg:
- 225 S Seminary St
What train companies travel to Galesburg, IL?
Located in Illinois, Galesburg is accessible by train from 31 other cities. You can choose from 53 daily scheduled trips when you search for trains to Galesburg on Wanderu. Amtrak usually has the most trains on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Coach tickets to Galesburg are also available.
Train companies serving Galesburg
| Train | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amtrak | 104 | 1 day, 22 hrs, 6 mins | £194.63 |
| Amtrak Southwest Chief | 14 | 14 hrs, 33 mins | £82.07 |
| Amtrak California Zephyr | 14 | 4 hrs, 3 mins | £64.55 |
| Amtrak Illinois Zephyr | 7 | 2 hrs, 41 mins | £24.55 |
| Amtrak Carl Sandburg | 7 | 2 hrs, 36 mins | £18.69 |
Amtrak is the largest passenger railway service in America, offering daily intercity trains to hundreds of destinations across the contiguous United States, as well as several cities in Canada. Every Amtrak train comes equipped with comfortable seats with extra legroom, as well as several four-seat areas with tables in the middle. In addition, each car has a freshly cleaned toilet, free WiFi and power sockets at every seat. There are also snack bars where you can purchase drinks or food during your journey.
The Southwest Chief is a passenger train operated by America’s largest train service, Amtrak. The full route travels over 2,200 miles from Chicago to Los Angeles, which takes over 43 hours. In addition to standard Coach Class seats, the Southwest Chief offers several sleeper cabin options on longer journeys. Amtrak’s Southwest Chief is consistently ranked as one of the most scenic train routes in America, thanks to the stunning views of the Painted Desert, the Red Cliffs of Sedona, and the Grand Canyon you’ll see from your train window.
Amtrak California Zephyr is one of the longest train routes in the United States, spanning from Chicago to Emeryville. With views of the Colorado and Mississippi rivers, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Rockies, it highlights some of the most stunning views the US has.
The Illinois Zephyr is a passenger train operated by Amtrak, running between Quincy and Chicago. The Illinois Zephyr and its sister train, the Carl Sandburg, serve one of Amtrak's most popular lines. The train features amenities such as airline-style coach seating, a cafe on board, power sockets, toilets, and Wi-Fi.
The Amtrak Carl Sandburg, named after the Pulitzer-winning author, is a sister service to the Illinois Zephyr. Both operate daily services between Chicago and Quincy with additional stops in Naperville and Kewanee. Whether you buy a coach class or business class ticket, you'll have plenty of legroom and complimentary WiFi, plus access to refreshments at the onboard cafe.
Which train carrier has the best service to Galesburg?
Based on customers’ travel reviews, travellers who booked on Wanderu rave about travelling to Galesburg by train with Amtrak California Zephyr, giving it a 5 rating out of 5.
Travellers also mentioned that Amtrak Illinois Zephyr had the most comfortable train service to Galesburg, taking into account the seats and amenities it offers. They rate Amtrak Illinois Zephyr at 4.8 out of 5 when it comes to how relaxing and enjoyable their experience was onboard.
If you are looking to arrive in Galesburg punctually, travellers suggest that Amtrak Carl Sandburg has the best on-time performance on its train schedules to Galesburg, rating it 4.9 out of 5 for on-time arrivals.
Frequently Asked Questions
£3.74 is the cheapest price for a train ticket to Galesburg, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on trains from your city to Galesburg. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Galesburg was £3.74.
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The main train station in Galesburg is 225 S Seminary St. As the busiest station, it has the most train arrivals, although some trains may make other stops in and around Galesburg.
The closest airport to Galesburg is Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG), located 3.2 miles from the city centre of Galesburg.
Galesburg ranks number 6 among the most popular train destinations in Illinois. Galesburg ranks number 160 among train destinations in the country. Galesburg ranks number 3 in Illinois by the number of places connected to it by train. There are 40 direct train schedules arriving in Galesburg each day.
The population of Galesburg is 31,273. It ranks number 9 by population in Illinois. It ranks number 242 by population in the country.
A short train trip to Galesburg, under 60 miles, can cost as little as £3.74. A 60 to 200 mile train trip to Galesburg starts at £8.22. A longer trip by train to Galesburg can be as cheap as £61.31. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as £12.71.
People who take the train to Galesburg are most often visiting their families or loved ones. With frequent services, the ability to book and hop on a train last minute make taking a train to Galesburg easy whether you’re planning a trip far in advance or need some quality time with loved ones at the last minute.
The closest train station to the city centre of Galesburg is 225 S Seminary St, located just 0.4 miles away. Select 225 S Seminary St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Galesburg. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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