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

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  • This trip is recommended because it is: 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: 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 Price$154 - $154Average Duration10h 55m
13kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
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Train
Average Price$69 - $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 the good way to reach Lincoln. The journey takes about 7 hours 53 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

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

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

Average ticket price$154
Average bus trip duration10h 55m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure11:20am
Distance328 miles (528 km)

Galesburg to Lincoln Bus

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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 $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 $106 to $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 $106 which is on 2025-08-31.

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Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Galesburg to Lincoln, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

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!

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