Bus Tickets from Galesburg, IL to Lincoln, NE, US

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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Galesburg
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Fastest
    Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Galesburg
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
  • Departure time: August 31 at
    Departure city: Galesburg
    Departure location: Galesburg
    Arrival time: August 31 at
    Destination city: Lincoln
    Destination location: Lincoln
    Operated by: Burlington TrailwaysBurlington Trailways
    Vehicle: BusDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to go from Galesburg to Lincoln

Bus
Average PriceUS$154 - US$154Average Duration10h 55m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average PriceUS$69 - US$148Average Duration7h 53m
49kg CO₂e1 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Galesburg to Lincoln

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 7 hours 53 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
7h 53mAverage Duration
US$69Cheapest ticket
49kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Galesburg, IL to Lincoln, NE, US: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$154
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:20am
Distance528 km

Galesburg to Lincoln Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Galesburg, IL - Lincoln, NE, US

  1. How far is Galesburg from Lincoln?

    The distance covered from Galesburg to Lincoln is 529 km (328 miles).

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Galesburg, IL to Lincoln, NE, US was searched and found on Aug 31, 2025 with a price of US$106

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 Lincoln, NE, US, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$106 to US$146 for a bus ticket from Galesburg, IL to Lincoln, NE, US based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$106 which is on 2025-08-31.

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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 Galesburg to Lincoln.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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 some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Will you be returning to Galesburg, IL by bus?

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