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How to get fromWaterloo to Galesburgby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Waterloo to Moline Center Stationbus bus Greyhound US0154S
    2. Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $152–201

  2. Drive 182.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Waterloo to Galesburgcar car 182.1 mi
    3h 19m
    $34–48

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ALO - MLI
    2. Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galesburgtaxi taxi
    7h 19m
    $190–494

  4. Fly to Peoria International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Peoria International Airport (PIA)plane plane ALO - PIA
    2. Take the bus from Peoria Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationbus bus
    11h 20m
    $86–367

Waterloo Municipal Airport (ALO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration9h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 188.8 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Waterloo to Galesburg. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station then take the taxi to Galesburg. Alternatively, you can drive from Waterloo to Galesburg in around 3h 19m.

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