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How to get fromGalesburg to Amesby bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, shuttle, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Galesburg to Ames by bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, shuttle, or bus

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson 804 / ...
    6h 35m
    $52–89

  2. Drive 221.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Amescar car 221.4 mi
    4h 25m
    $41–59

  3. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the taxi from Galesburg to Moline-Airport-MLItaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane MLI - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    5h 59m
    $291–883

  4. Bus via Des Moines

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Btw 1401
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Amesbus bus Jefferson Lines 804 / ...
    8h 35m

  5. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIA - DSM
    3. Take a shuttle bus from Des Moines International Airport, IA to Ames, IA - Iowa State Universityshuttle bus
    7h 35m
    $187–763

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

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 236.1 mi
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a bus from Galesburg to Ames via Des Moines in around 6h 35m.

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