IL → IL · about 154 miles
Chicago to Galesburg train schedule
Amtrak runs 21 direct trains a week from Chicago to Galesburg. The fastest takes 2 hours 36 minutes; the first train leaves at 7:40 AM and the last at 2:00 PM.
Timetable data from · No schedule changes since at least
- Trains a week
- 21
- Fastest trip
- 2h 36m
- First train
- 7:40 AM
- Last train
- 2:00 PM
Timetable
Every train leaves from Chicago Union Station and arrives at Galesburg Amtrak Station. Times are local to each stop. Timetables published by tds.ai, refreshed October 15, 2026. Schedules change, so check times when you book.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Days | Rail company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:40 AM | 10:21 AM | 2h 41m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 1:30 PM | 4:06 PM | 2h 36m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
| 2:00 PM | 4:43 PM | 2h 43m | Daily | Amtrak Full timetable |
Route map
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Where to board in Chicago Where you get off in Galesburg The route of the busiest trip
Where to catch the train in Chicago
Where the train stops in Galesburg
- Galesburg Amtrak Station Map of Galesburg Amtrak Station (Google Maps)
Return trip: Galesburg to Chicago
Questions
How long is the train from Chicago to Galesburg?
The fastest direct train takes 2 hours 36 minutes; the typical trip is 2 hours 41 minutes.
What time is the first train from Chicago to Galesburg?
The earliest departure is at 7:40 AM (Daily) and the last at 2:00 PM (Daily).
Which rail companies go from Chicago to Galesburg?
Amtrak runs direct trains on this route.
Where do I catch the train in Chicago?
Trains to Galesburg leave from Chicago Union Station.