There are 6 ways to get from Bloomington to Galesburg by plane, taxi, bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, or train
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Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MSP - MLI
- Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi
6h 1m$187–553Drive 359 mi
cheapest- Drive from Bloomington to Galesburgcar 359 mi
7h 24m$66–95Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
12h 35m$67–132Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Borealis / ...
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
12h 43m$172–382Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane MSP - MDW
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 7m$112–481Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, train
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane MSP - ORD
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
7h 16m$274–568
Bloomington to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bloomington to Galesburg is to drive which costs $65 - $95 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Bloomington to Galesburg is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 1m and costs $180 - $600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bloomington station to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from MOA Transit Station Gate C and arriving at Galesburg via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Bloomington to Galesburg station. However, there are services departing from St. Paul-Minneapolis and arriving at Galesburg Amtrak Station via Chicago Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Bloomington and Galesburg is 318 miles. The road distance is 361.1 miles.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Galesburg without a car is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $65 - $140.
It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Bloomington to Galesburg, including transfers.
Bloomington to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Saint Paul Union Depot station.
Bloomington to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Bloomington to Galesburg is to bus which takes 12h 35m and costs $65 - $140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $170 - $390 and takes 12h 43m.
What companies run services between Bloomington, MN, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from MOA Transit Station Gate C to Galesburg via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 12h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from MOA Transit Station Gate C to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Union Depot & Wacouta Station, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $80–450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–400
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 21m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–360
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $45–300
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $120–270
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $120–150
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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More Questions & Answers
Bloomington to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Bloomington to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bloomington to Galesburg is 361 miles. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Bloomington to Galesburg.
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