Fixed Route Bus Service

To access the trip planning feature through Google Maps, navigate to https://www.google.com/maps, enter the beginning location and destination, then select the transit icon (front-facing train). This will populate the route choices for the trip.

• Regular Riders (Full Fare) $0.60
• Student Riders (with ID) $0.40
• Age 65+ (with provided senior card from transit) FREE
• Children under 46 inches tall (with paying adult) FREE
• Current Carl Sandburg College Students, Faculty & Staff (with ID)  FREE
• Current Knox College Students, Faculty & Staff (with ID) FREE

DISABILITY RIDE FREE BUS PASS

Those wishing to utilize the Disabilities Ride Free Bus Pass must be registered with the Illinois Department of Aging Benefit Access Program. Once approved the individual would have to bring the certificate and photo ID to the Galesburg Transit Maintenance Facility, 1025 Monmouth Blvd. Anyone needing more information or assistance with enrolling may contact VNA, 2262 Grand Ave, or Galesburg Transit Maintenance Facility, 1025 Monmouth Blvd.

Seniors wishing to take advantage of the Seniors Ride Free Program will need to come to Public Transportation at 1025 Monmouth Blvd and show a photo ID to obtain a senior card.

All punch tickets are available for purchase from the drivers or the Galesburg Transit Maintenance Facility. 

• Regular riders — 10 punches for $5
• Student Rider (with ID) — 16 punches for $5
• Disabled Rider  — 16 punches for $5

Get your Monthly Citipass for just $20! Passes are valid for one month from the issue date and are easily renewable. You can buy or renew your pass directly with your driver, at Galesburg Public Transportation, or over the phone using a credit card.

• Kimberly Terrace — Route #1 (Blue)
• Soangetaha Road — Route #1 (Blue) and #2 (Green)
• Swings Mobile Home Park — Route #3 (Red)
• N. Lake Storey Road — #3 (Red)
• Lane Evans VA Clinic - #2 (Green)
• Prairieland - #2 (Green)
• Passengers in Dial-A-Ride service areas must call the Galesburg Transit Office, (309)345-3686, on the hour (:00) to schedule a pick up.

See Document Center for Route Destinations and times

• Prairie and Main — Route #1 (Blue); Route #2 (Green), Route #3 (Red), and Route #4 (Gold)
  • The first alternate location for this transfer point will be at the intersection of West Ferris Street and North Broad Street when the primary transfer point is affected by construction or community event. 
  • The secondary alternate location  at West Simmons Street and South West Street will be utilized when the primary transfer point and the first alternate location are affected by construction or community events.
• Target — Route #2 (Green), Route #3 (Red) and Route #4 (Gold)
• Walmart -- Route #1 (Blue) and Route #4 (Gold)

• New Year's Day
• Memorial Day
• 4th of July
• Labor Day
• Thanksgiving Day
• Christmas Day
• Christmas Eve

1. When calling for information, know the nearest bus stop location where you would be getting on.
2. Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to be there.
3. Wait for the bus at the designated bus stop, bus bench, or bus shelter. Effective February 1, 2026, drivers will only stop or drop off at these locations.  Download the Passio Go app on your phone to see the routes and bus stops or visit www.passiogo.com.
4. When at the approved bus stop, bus bench, or bus shelter, please flag the bus as it approaches to let the driver know you want the bus.
5. Have your cash fare or pass ready before boarding the bus. Note: Drivers are not required to make change for bills larger than $5.00
6. Give the driver advance notice when you want to get off by pulling the "stop request" cord at least one-half block prior to your stop
7. Please use only one seat when the bus is full. Keep the aisles free for safety and do not block the exit doors.
8. As this is a fixed route system on a timed schedule, it should take patrons no longer than three minutes to load/unload from the fixed route bus. While we can accommodate those with wheelchairs/walkers; if patrons are unable to load/unload in the tree minute timeframe, they should contact Galesburg Public Transportation offices about the potential for registering with our paratransit services (even if for a short-term situation) for scheduled rides. The fixed route system is not designed for those needing extended loading/unloading times. 
9. Please observe the priority seating section for elderly and disabled persons.

1. For the most up to date information on bus routes and bus locations, download the PassioGo App on your smartphone.  Or, visit www.passiogo.com.
2. When calling for information, know the nearest intersection to the location.  Dispatch can direct you to the proper bus stop from the location you provide.
3. Be at the bus stop 5 minutes before the bus is scheduled to be there.
4. Wait for the bus at the designated bus stop, bus bench, or bus shelter.  Effective February 1, 2026, drivers will only stop or drop off at these locations.
5. When at the approved bus stop, bus bench, or bus shelter, please flay the bus as it approaches to let the driver know you want the bus.
6. Have your cash fare or pass ready before boarding the bus. Note: Drivers are not required to make change for bills larger than $5.00
7. Give the driver advance notice when you want to get off by pulling the "stop request" cord at least one-half block prior to your stop
8. Please use only one seat when the bus is full. Keep the aisles free for safety and do not block the exit doors.
9. Please observe the priority seating section for elderly and disabled persons.