Galesburg is located in West Central Illinois approximately three hours from Chicago and St. Louis and about one hour east of the Mississippi River. Home to Knox College, Carl Sandburg College and great public schools, our region offers a low cost of living as well as a skilled and cost-effective workforce that is immediately available in this transportation hub. The area is served by Interstate 74 and two US highways and has a municipal airport, ready to provide transportation to the 35 million people living within 300 miles of Galesburg. BNSF rail mainlines carry 150—200 trains through Galesburg per day in seven directions. The Galesburg area is a great location for transportation companies and their suppliers, assembly and distribution, renewable energy production, commercial and industrial services and much more.