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How to get fromAmes to Galesburgby taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Ames to Galesburg by taxi, bus, car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Ames to Des Moinestaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    5h 4m
    $105–143

  2. Drive  221.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Ames to Galesburgcar car 221.5 mi
    4h 24m
    $41–59

  3. Shuttle, fly, taxi

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Ames, IA - Iowa State University to Des Moines International Airport, IAshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DSM - MLI
    3. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    6h 25m
    $282–890

Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar70Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 237.9 mi
  • Duration: 5h 4m

What companies run services between Ames, IA, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Ames to Galesburg. However, you can take the taxi to Des Moines then take the bus to Galesburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Ames to Galesburg in around 4h 24m.

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