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

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There are 4 ways to get from Galesburg to Ames by bus, taxi, car, plane, or shuttle

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    2. Take the taxi from Des Moines to Amestaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $99–137

  2. Drive  221.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galesburg to Amescar car 221.9 mi
    4h 23m
    $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 39m
    $256–683

  4. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly, shuttle

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Peoria Amtrak Stationbus 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 37m

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

Calendar89Weekly Planes
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 235.1 mi
  • Duration: 5h 37m

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

There is no direct connection from Galesburg to Ames. However, you can take the bus to Des Moines then take the taxi to Ames. Alternatively, you can drive from Galesburg to Ames in around 4h 23m.

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