There are 7 ways to get from Minnesota to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound), train (Amtrak), car, plane, train, bus, or taxi
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
11h 40m$70–122Drive 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 30m$142–338Fly 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$102–485Fly 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 26m$274–802Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane MSP - CID
- Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus
- Take the bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Stationbus
- Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Galesburgtaxi
9h 10mFly 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 Bloomington-Normaltrain
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus
9h 35m$438–1,073
Minnesota to Galesburg by bus (Greyhound)
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 $100 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Minnesota station to Galesburg. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Galesburg via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.
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 30m.
The distance between Minnesota and Galesburg is 465 miles. The road distance is 365 miles.
The best way to get from Minnesota to Galesburg without a car is to bus which takes 11h 40m and costs $70 - $130.
It takes approximately 11h 40m to get from Minnesota to Galesburg, including transfers.
Minnesota to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus 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 11h 40m and costs $70 - $130. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $140 - $340 and takes 12h 30m.
What companies run services between Minnesota, USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Galesburg via Des Moines in around 11h 40m. 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 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–550
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport via Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $100–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $100–240
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–95
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–70
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–55
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Iowa City to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13–23
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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More Questions & Answers
Minnesota to Galesburg bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, 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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