There are 7 ways to get from Boise to Galena by plane, car, bus (Greyhound), bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
best- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane BOI - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Galenacar
7h 58m$104–438Bus
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UTbus
- Take the bus from Ogden Intermodal Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- 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
2d 1h$422–638Bus, train
- Take the bus from Boise, ID - Airport to Spokanebus
- Take the train from Spokane to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
2d 4h$600–1,375Drive 1,550.9 mi
- Drive from Boise to Galenacar 1,550.9 mi
24h 42m$283–409Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane BOI - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar
7h 58m$107–445Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus
- Fly from Boise Airport (BOI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane BOI - MSN
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
11h 22m$225–803Bus, train via West Valley City
- Take the bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake Citybus
- Take the train from Salt Lake City 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
2d 6h$574–1,205
Boise Airport (BOI) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Boise to Galena is to fly and drive which costs $100 - $450 and takes 7h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Boise to Galena is to fly and drive which takes 7h 58m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Boise to Galena. However, there are services departing from 3988 W Chinden - Boise and arriving at Dubuque via 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, Denver Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 1h.
The distance between Boise and Galena is 1357 miles. The road distance is 1559.9 miles.
The best way to get from Boise to Galena without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 1h and costs $420 - $650.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Boise to Galena, including transfers.
Boise to Galena bus services, operated by Tufesa, depart from 3988 W Chinden - Boise station.
Boise to Galena bus services, operated by Tufesa, arrive at Ogden, UT station.
Galena is 1h ahead of Boise. It is currently 7:55 AM in Boise and 8:55 AM in Galena.
Yes, the driving distance between Boise to Galena is 1560 miles. It takes approximately 24h 42m to drive from Boise to Galena.
What companies run services between Boise, ID, USA and Galena, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Galena via Ogden, UT, 21st St / Wilson Ln, Ogden Intermodal Bus Station, Denver Union Station, Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Dubuque in around 2d 1h.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Boise Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–410
Flights from Boise Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–450
Flights from Boise Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–420
Flights from Boise Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–440
Flights from Boise Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Boise Airport to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Spokane to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 35h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $440–1,100
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Salt Lake City to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 34h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $390–950
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 833 766 3553
- Website
- Tufesa
Bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to Ogden, UT
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $65–90
Bus from 3988 W Chinden - Boise to 6271 S Dixie Dr - Salt Lake City
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Schedules at
- Tufesa
- Adult One way
- $70–100
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