Bus Tickets from Chicago to Galesburg, IL

TodayJul 31
TomorrowAug 1
SatAug 2
SunAug 3
from $91
MonAug 4
from $91
TueAug 5
from $21
WedAug 6
from $21
ThuAug 7
from $21

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Galesburg
    Destination location: Galesburg
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is: Fastest
    Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Galesburg
    Destination location: Galesburg
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 3 at
    Departure city: Chicago
    Departure location: Chicago
    Arrival time: August 3 at
    Destination city: Galesburg
    Destination location: Galesburg
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Chicago to Galesburg.

Bus
Average Price$21 - $125Average Duration6h 15m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$21 - $79Average Duration2h 41m
23kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Chicago to Galesburg

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as the good way to reach Galesburg. The journey takes about 2 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day
2h 41mAverage Duration
$21Cheapest ticket
23kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Chicago to Galesburg, IL: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$125
Average bus trip duration6h 15m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure6:30am
Distance155 miles (249 km)
Latest bus departure7:40am

Chicago to Galesburg Bus

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

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Chicago to Galesburg, IL was searched and found on Aug 5, 2025 with a price of $19

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

You can expect to pay from $19 to $118 for a bus ticket from Chicago to Galesburg, IL based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $19 which is on 2025-08-05.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Chicago and Galesburg!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Chicago to Galesburg, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Chicago to Galesburg.

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Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

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

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Bus from Chicago to Galesburg, IL

You can also go to Galesburg, IL by train

Train from Chicago to Galesburg, IL

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