Bus Tickets from Galesburg, IL to St. Louis

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  • Departure time: June 3 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Galesburg
    Arrival time: June 3 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: STL Airport
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: June 15 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Galesburg
    Arrival time: June 15 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Saint Louis
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: September 5 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Galesburg
    Arrival time: September 5 at
    Destination city: St. Louis
    Destination location: Saint Louis
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Galesburg to St. Louis

Bus
Average PriceUS$119 - US$119Average Duration5h 40m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$53 - US$153Average Duration14h 46m
24kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Galesburg to St. Louis

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach St. Louis. The journey takes about 14 hours 46 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$53, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
14h 46mAverage Duration
US$53Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Galesburg, IL to St. Louis: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$119
Average Bus Trip Duration5h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:20am
Distance258 km

Galesburg to St. Louis Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Galesburg, IL - St. Louis

  1. What is the travel distance from Galesburg to St. Louis?

    It's about 259 km (161 miles) from Galesburg to St. Louis.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
08-27
US$58
08-28
US$58
Today
US$58
08-30
US$63
08-31
US$70
09-01
US$70
09-02
US$58
09-03
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Galesburg, IL to St. Louis was searched and found on Aug 27, 2025 with a price of US$58

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Galesburg, IL to St. Louis, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$58 to US$207 for a bus ticket from Galesburg, IL to St. Louis based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$58 which is on 2025-09-02.

About Bus Travel

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

You can also go to St. Louis by train

Train from Galesburg, IL to St. Louis

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