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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Rock Island to Galesburg. Traveling by bus from Rock Island to Galesburg usually takes around 3 hours and 10 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 40 mi (65 km) |
| Shortest duration | 3h 10m |
| Cheapest price | $54.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Rock Island to Galesburg?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Rock Island to Galesburg. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 3h 10m | $54.00 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to Galesburg from $54. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Rock Island to Galesburg and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Galesburg. In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways departs to Galesburg from Augustana College . In Galesburg, Burlington Trailways arrives at Amtrak Sta .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Rock Island to Galesburg takes 3 hours and 10 minutes .
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 3 hours and 10 minutes to cover the 40 miles from Rock Island to Galesburg. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
There is usually only one bus per day from Rock Island to Galesburg. It leaves the station in Rock Island at 9:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
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.
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Rock Island?
Main departure station: Augustana College
Most buses depart from the main station in Rock Island.
All bus stations in Rock Island:
Augustana College
Where does the bus arrive in Galesburg?
Main arrival station: Amtrak Sta
All buses from Rock Island arrive at one main station in Galesburg.
All bus stations in Galesburg:
Amtrak Sta
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