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How to get to Galesburg by coach
- Routes
- 11
- Trips per day
- 12
- coach lines
- 2
- Stations
- 2
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About Galesburg
Galesburg is best known as the birthplace of writer and poet Carl Sandburg, with the Carl Sandburg State Historic Site erected in his honour. If you love the look of Carl’s boyhood cottage, you can stay in a historic home of your own – several, including the Great House of Galesburg, have been converted into charming bed-and-breakfasts across town.
Galesburg is also known for its historic involvement in the local railway system, notably connecting Illinois’ largest (at the time) cities, Chicago and Quincy. In fact, the Galesburg Railroad Museum functions solely to preserve and share the history of the railway industry in Galesburg and Western Illinois. The city even holds an annual festival, the Galesburg Railroad Days, complete with rides, live music, and open-air markets to celebrate the city’s railway roots. And it’s not just literal railways– Galesburg was originally founded by abolitionists and became a critical stop to freedom in the Underground Railroad.
Galesburg remains a major railway hub, acting as one of the stops for some of Amtrak’s most popular lines. The Carl Sandburg, Illinois Zephyr, and Southwest Chief all operate daily to connect Galesburg west to Chicago. Meanwhile, the California Zephyr reaches all the way to the San Francisco Bay Area. Galesburg also has two main coach stations for Greyhound and Burlington Trailways. These carriers provide coverage to Denver, St. Louis, and Moline, which has the closest airport to Galesburg, Quad Cities Airport.
Station Information
Popular coach stations in Galesburg:
- Amtrak Sta
- 225 S Seminary St
What coach companies travel to Galesburg, IL?
Located in Illinois, Galesburg is accessible by coach from 11 other cities. You can choose from 12 daily scheduled trips when you search for coaches to Galesburg on Wanderu. FlixBus US usually has the most coaches on any given day.
Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Galesburg are also available.
Coach companies serving Galesburg
| Coach | Routes | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus US | 221 | 1 day, 13 hrs, 55 mins | €155.12 |
| Jefferson Lines | 11 | 3 hrs, 9 mins | €43.73 |
| Amtrak Thruway | 4 | 2 hrs, 2 mins | €35.57 |
FlixBus US is the American branch of German coach company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern coach travel. The company offers cheap coach tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US coaches include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power sockets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.
Jefferson Lines is a well-established intercity coach company with service to some of the Midwest’s top travel destinations. As one of the United States’ largest coach service providers, Jefferson Lines is beloved by students, commuters, and vacationers in America’s heartland. Travel with Jefferson Lines is comfortable thanks to reclining seats, individual climate controls, toilets, and free WiFi. You can even check the status of your trip with their coach tracker tool.
Amtrak Thruway, also known as Amtrak Thruway Motorcoach, is a system of intercity passenger coaches operated by Amtrak to connect train stations to areas that are not served by the carrier’s railways. On the coach, passengers can enjoy comfortable reclining seats with leg rests and access to onboard toilet facilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
€21.43 is the cheapest price for a coach ticket to Galesburg, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on coaches from your city to Galesburg. In the last month, the lowest average price on a route to Galesburg was €22.32.
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The most popular coach stations in Galesburg are Amtrak Sta and 225 S Seminary St. Amtrak Sta is the busiest, with the most coach arrivals.
The closest airport to Galesburg is Galesburg Municipal Airport (GBG), located 3.2 miles from the city centre of Galesburg.
Galesburg ranks number 13 among the most popular coach destinations in Illinois. Galesburg ranks number 791 among coach destinations in the country. Galesburg ranks number 18 in Illinois by the number of places connected to it by coach. There are 12 direct coach schedules arriving in Galesburg each day.
The population of Galesburg is 31,273. It ranks number 17 by population in Illinois. It ranks number 575 by population in the country.
A short coach trip to Galesburg, under 60 miles, can cost as little as €21.43. A 60 to 200 mile coach trip to Galesburg starts at €29.46. A longer trip by coach to Galesburg can be as cheap as €66.95. Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as €24.10.
The closest coach station to the city centre of Galesburg is 225 S Seminary St, located just 0.4 miles away. Select 225 S Seminary St as your arrival if your plans call for exploring the downtown area of Galesburg. Search on Wanderu and in the search results you can filter travel options by arriving or departing station.
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