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How to get fromCarlinville to Galenaby train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Carlinville to Galena by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Carlinville Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    12h 40m

  2. Drive 264.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carlinville to Galenacar car 264.1 mi
    5h 38m
    $49–70

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Carlinville Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    12h 42m

  4. Train, bus via Springfield

    1. Take the train from Carlinville Station to Springfieldtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    14h 32m

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 488.8 mi
  • Duration: 12h 40m

What companies run services between Carlinville, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Carlinville to Galena. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to Madison, take the bus to Dubuque, then take the taxi to Galena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Carlinville Station to Galena via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, and Dubuque in around 12h 42m.

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