There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg by plane, taxi, train, bus, rideshare, car, or bus (Flixbus, Amtrak)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane STL - MLI
- Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi
4h 49m$188–560Drive 183.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburgcar 183.2 mi
4h 36m$34–49Train, bus (Amtrak)
- Take the train from St. Louis to Springfieldtrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
6h 24m$66–122Train, bus via Bloomington
- Take the train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normaltrain Lincoln Service / ...
- Take the bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburgbus Greyhound US0157S
6h 39m$60–136Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Galesburg183.2 mi
4h 36mFly to Peoria International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane STL - PIA
- Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus
6h 55m$83–431Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, taxi
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane STL - BRL
- Take the taxi from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Galesburgtaxi
4h 48m$154–397Bus
- Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Centerbus FlixBus 2510 / ...
- Take the bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
7h 6m$54–86
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg by train and bus (Amtrak)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 4h 36m.
The fastest way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $30 - $50.
No, there is no direct bus from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg station. However, there are services departing from Saint Louis and arriving at Galesburg Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Transfer Center Stop B and Springfield. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 6m.
The distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Galesburg is 228 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.
The best way to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 24m and costs $65 - $130.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg, including transfers.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from St Louis Bus Station.
St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Springfield SMTD Transfer Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg is 184 miles. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from St. Louis Airport (STL) to Galesburg.
There are 12+ hotels available in Galesburg.
What companies run services between St. Louis Airport (STL), USA and Galesburg, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Saint Louis to Galesburg Amtrak Station via St Louis Bus Station, Springfield SMTD Transfer Center, Transfer Center Stop B, Jefferson & 4th, and Springfield in around 7h 6m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–650
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Peoria International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
- Website
- contouraviation.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Burlington Municipal Airport via Detroit, Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $65–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Springfield
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–65
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Louis to Bloomington-Normal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–110
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–22
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Springfield to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–55
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Bloomington-Normal to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $12–24
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield SMTD Transfer Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $15–25
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from St. Louis-STL to Galesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Estimated price
- $110–150
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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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between St. Louis Airport (STL) and Galesburg. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









