There are 6 ways to get from Ann Arbor to Galena by train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
12h 39m$166–293Drive 403.2 mi
cheapest- Drive from Ann Arbor to Galenacar 403.2 mi
7h$74–107Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
13h 26m$180–328Bus, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
8h 9m$191–819Bus
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor to Milwaukee Mitchell Airportbus FlixBus 2550
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus Lab 122
12h 49m$143–187Bus, fly to General Mitchell International Airport
- Take the bus from Ann Arbor- Blake Transit Ctr., MI to Detroit Metro Airportbus
- Fly from Detroit (DTW) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane DTW - MKE
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
9h 23m$802–1,232
Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ann Arbor to Galena is to drive which costs $70 - $110 and takes 7h.
The fastest way to get from Ann Arbor to Galena is to drive which takes 7h and costs $70 - $110.
No, there is no direct bus from Ann Arbor to Galena. However, there are services departing from Ann Arbor and arriving at Dubuque via Milwaukee. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 49m.
The distance between Ann Arbor and Galena is 513 miles. The road distance is 405.6 miles.
The best way to get from Ann Arbor to Galena without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 39m and costs $160 - $300.
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Ann Arbor to Galena, including transfers.
Ann Arbor to Galena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Ann Arbor station.
Ann Arbor to Galena bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Milwaukee Mitchell Airport station.
Galena is 1h behind Ann Arbor. It is currently 11:49 AM in Ann Arbor and 10:49 AM in Galena.
Yes, the driving distance between Ann Arbor to Galena is 406 miles. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Ann Arbor to Galena.
What companies run services between Ann Arbor, MI, USA and Galena, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Ann Arbor to Galena via Milwaukee Mitchell Airport, Milwaukee, and Dubuque in around 12h 49m.
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Detroit to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–700
Flights from Detroit to General Mitchell International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ann Arbor Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–140
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
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