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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 honor. 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 railroad 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 railroad 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 railroad roots. And it’s not just literal railroads– 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 Los Angeles. Galesburg also has two main bus 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.

What bus companies travel to Galesburg, Illinois?

Located in Illinois, Galesburg is accessible by bus from 3 other cities. You can choose from 3 daily scheduled trips when you search for buses to Galesburg on Wanderu. Burlington Trailways usually has the most buses on any given day.

Looking for other ways to get there? Train tickets to Galesburg are also available.

Bus companies serving Galesburg

BusRoutesAvg. TimeAvg. Price
FlixBus US491d 11h 33m$254.42
Burlington Trailways396h 0m$84.87
  • FlixBus US is the American branch of German bus company FlixBus, known for providing sustainable, affordable, and modern bus travel. The company offers cheap bus tickets to popular urban destinations throughout the United States. FlixBus US buses include many amenities, including comfortable seats, free WiFi, power outlets at every seat, and an online portal for free entertainment.

Frequently Asked Questions

$20.00 is the cheapest price for a bus ticket to Galesburg, according to recent searches on Wanderu. You can use our search to check if this price is currently available on buses from your city to Galesburg. In the last month, buses from Peoria to Galesburg had the lowest average price at $20.00.

The busiest bus station in Galesburg is Amtrak Sta. As Galesburg's main station, it has the most buses coming and going. However, a popular alternative is 225 S Seminary St.

Galesburg ranks number 12 among most popular bus destinations in the region. It also ranks number 500 in United States. Galesburg ranks number 8 in the region in terms of the number of destinations that connect to Galesburg via bus service. On average 1 direct daily bus trips serve Galesburg.
The population of Galesburg is 31273. Galesburg ranks number 15 in terms of population in Illinois and number 491 in all of United States.
Bus tickets to Galesburg range from $20 for a short trip to Galesburg, while a 60 to 200 mile bus trip to Galesburg starts at , and a longer trip by bus to Galesburg can be as cheap as . Looking to travel across state or province lines? A trip from out of your region will be as low as $47.
The closest bus station to the city center 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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