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How to get fromDes Moines to Galesburgby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Des Moines to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus bus Btw 1402
    4h 30m
    $30–60

  2. Drive 204 mi

    1. Drive from Des Moines to Galesburgcar car 204 mi
    4h 5m
    $38–54

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DSM - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    5h 4m
    $228–721

  4. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane DSM - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria to Galesburgbus bus
    7h 4m
    $120–595

Des Moines to Galesburg by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 206.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

Burlington Trailways operates a bus from Des Moines to Galesburg once daily, and the journey takes 4h 30m. Greyhound USA also services this route once daily.

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