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Visitor Information

We look forward to your visit to this amazing place we call home. Getting to Knox is easy and there are plenty of places to stay and things to do.

Schedule a Visit Getting to Knox

We love company.

Whether you're a prospective student visiting campus for the first time, a new student arriving on campus with your family, or a visitor coming to attend one of our many engaging events or to explore our beautiful campus, welcome! We look forward to your visit to this amazing place we call home.

Getting to Knox is easy. We're a convenient drive from most Midwestern states and well-served by Amtrak with eight trains daily. Chicago, just 200 miles to the northeast, and St. Louis, 200 miles south, are major transportation hubs, with air and rail links to almost anywhere in the country and world.

And there are plenty of places to stay and things to do in Galesburg. We hope to see you soon.

Please note that Knox College is committed to community health and wellness, and strives to provide a campus environment where all students and employees can thrive. As part of this commitment to community health, Knox College is a smoke, tobacco and vape-free campus.

Visiting Knox & Galesburg

From how to get to Knox to where to stay and eat, we've got you covered.

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Looking to host a private party or professional meeting?

Knox College is an ideal welcoming location for both public and private events, ranging from parties to meetings to sports camps to multi-day conferences. Knox has facilities for groups that range from a dozen to 300 or more. We offer on-campus catering, as well as support for audio-visual needs and other services.

Renting Knox Facilities

Explore before You Visit

Let us show you around! With our virtual tour, campus is only one click away!

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