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How to get fromBuffalo Grove to Galenaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Buffalo Grove to Galena by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    7h 39m
    $42–78

  2. Drive 144.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Buffalo Grove to Galenacar car 144.3 mi
    2h 48m
    $27–38

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    4h 56m
    $57–294

  4. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Galenacar car
    5h 5m
    $62–304

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 246.6 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Buffalo Grove, Cook County, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Buffalo Grove to Galena. However, you can take the line 234 bus to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to University at East Campus, take the bus to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Buffalo Grove to Galena in around 2h 48m.

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