There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
10h 30m$72–143Drive 362.9 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Galesburgcar 362.9 mi
7h 28m$67–96Train (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 31m$182–382Fly 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 16m$112–470Bus #2
- Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus Jefferson Lines 801 / ...
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Btw 1402
10h 30m$120–169Fly 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 25m$274–517Fly to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport, train, bus
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL)plane MSP - STL
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
9h 20m$455–1,080
Minnesota to Galesburg by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Minnesota to Galesburg is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 7h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Minnesota to Galesburg is to fly and train which takes 7h 16m and costs $110 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis and arriving at Galesburg via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Minnesota 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 31m.
The distance between Minnesota and Galesburg is 463 miles. The road distance is 365 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Galesburg without a car is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $70 - $150.
It takes approximately 10h 30m to get from Minnesota to Galesburg, including transfers.
Minnesota to Galesburg bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Minneapolis station.
Minnesota to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from St. Paul-Minneapolis station.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Galesburg is to bus which takes 10h 30m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $180 - $390 and takes 12h 31m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Galesburg via Des Moines in around 10h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from 6th St S & 5th Ave S to Galesburg Amtrak Station via Union Depot Station & Terminal, St. Paul-Minneapolis, and Chicago Union Station in around 12h 31m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $85–430
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Sunday, Monday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–650
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- suncountry.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 48m
- When
- Tuesday, Monday, Friday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–290
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $60–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $60–90
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $55–80
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Minneapolis to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–80
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–65
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Galesburg bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at Des Moines station.
Minnesota to Galesburg train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minnesota to Galesburg is 365 miles. It takes approximately 7h 28m to drive from Minnesota to Galesburg.
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