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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Galena by plane, taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF)plane plane ORD - SGF
    2. Take the taxi from Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) to Galenataxi taxi
    4h 22m
    $128–420

  2. Drive 546.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Chicago to Galenacar car 546.2 mi
    9h 16m
    $100–144

  3. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to St. Louistrain train
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Galenataxi taxi
    10h 48m
    $185–335

  4. Fly to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA)plane plane ORD - XNA
    2. Drive from Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport (XNA) to Galenacar car
    5h 28m
    $102–497

  5. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to St Louis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Springfield CU Transit Centerbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Springfield CU Transit Center to Galenataxi taxi
    11h 57m
    $146–233

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF) flights

Calendar50Weekly Planes
Duration1h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.2 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Galena. However, you can take the subway to O'Hare, walk to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) airport, fly to Springfield-Branson National Airport (SGF), then take the taxi to Galena. Alternatively, you can take the train to St. Louis, walk to St Louis Bus Station, take the bus to Springfield CU Transit Center, then take the taxi to Galena.

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