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PLAN YOUR TRIP TO RAILROAD DAYS!

Located directly off Interstate 74 between Peoria and the Quad Cities, Galesburg is the largest city within a 40-mile radius. Galesburg is an ideal stop for people of all ages looking for a unique, affordable getaway. The community’s greatest strength is its unexpected diversity of offerings. More than just a day trip, Galesburg offers engaging experiences for all members of the family. With thriving local businesses, a growing artistic community, deep-rooted history, and charm, the Galesburg area is the perfect year-round tourist destination with engaging experiences for all members of the family. Visit Galesburg Tourism & Visitors Bureau for more information on how to #ExperienceGalesburg. 

TRAVEL

DRIVING

Galesburg is conveniently located on Interstate 74, about 50 minutes south of the Quad Cities, 3 hours west of Chicago, and 3 hours north of St. Louis. In Galesburg, there is an Enterprise rental car office, Uber service, and several taxi companies to help you get around, as well as city bus service.

 

FLYING

Two regional airports serve the Galesburg Area—Peoria International Airport (PIA) in Peoria and Quad City International Airport (MLI) in Moline. Each airport is approximately a 40-minute drive to Galesburg.

 

RIDING THE RAILS

Rooted in deep railroad history, it’s no surprise that Galesburg is served by eight Amtrak trains that run daily. There are four eastbound and four westbound trains that operate on both national and regional routes. To view a complete schedule or to purchase your Amtrak ticket online, visit the Amtrak website.  

 

Map Out The Fun!

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Galesburg Railroad Days

 

Thursday - Sunday

June 27th - June 30th​

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