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How to get fromGalesburg to Des Moinesby bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, plane, or bus

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0157S
    4h 55m
    $30–60

  2. Drive 205.1 mi

    1. Drive from Galesburg to Des Moinescar car 205.1 mi
    4h
    $38–55

  3. Taxi to Quad City International Airport, fly

    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
    4h 56m
    $228–714

  4. Bus to Peoria International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Galesburg to Peoriabus bus
    2. Fly from Peoria International Airport (PIA) to Des Moines (DSM)plane plane PIA - DSM
    6h 31m
    $124–594

Galesburg to Des Moines by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration4h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$30Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 205.9 mi
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Galesburg to Des Moines once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 4h 55m. Burlington Trailways also services this route once daily.

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