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How to get fromChicago Loop to Galenaby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Chicago Loop to Galena by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    6h 45m
    $43–74

  2. Drive 162.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago Loop to Galenacar car 162.8 mi
    2h 59m
    $30–43

  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 35m
    $54–290

  4. Bus, drive via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    6h 50m
    $42–78

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    7h 4m
    $56–102

  6. 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
    4h 45m
    $54–300

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Galenacar car
    4h 51m
    $64–401

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

Calendar95Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago Loop to Galena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 267.4 mi
  • Duration: 6h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago Loop, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Chicago Loop to Galena. However, you can take the bus to Madison, 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 Chicago Loop to Galena in around 2h 59m.

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