What is the cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Galena?

The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Lake Galena is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Galena?

The fastest way to get from Chicago to Lake Galena is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $29 - $45.

How far is it from Chicago to Lake Galena?

The distance between Chicago and Lake Galena is 250 miles. The road distance is 159.7 miles.

How long does it take to get from Chicago to Lake Galena?

It takes approximately 6h 39m to get from Chicago to Lake Galena, including transfers.

Can I drive from Chicago to Lake Galena?

Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Lake Galena is 160 miles. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Chicago to Lake Galena.

Where can I stay near Lake Galena?

There are 115+ hotels available in Lake Galena.

Chicago to Lake Galena - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Chicago to Lake Galena by train, bus, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
3. Drive from Westfield to Lake Galenacar
6h 39m
$66–119
Drive 158.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Chicago to Lake Galenacar 158.8 mi
3h 10m
$29–42
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Lake Galenacar
5h 3m
$60–312
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Lake Galenacar
6h 59m
$41–70
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 Van Galder
2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Lake Galenacar
7h 4m
$41–75
Train, bus, drive via Verona
1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Lake Galenacar
7h 18m
$65–117
Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Lake Galenacar
5h 9m
$52–298
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 ORD - MSN
2. Drive from Maple Grove at Nesbitt to Lake Galenacar
6h 12m
$68–427

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

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1h 19mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Chicago to Lake Galena.

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Distance: 248.1 mi
Duration: 6h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Chicago to Lake Galena. However, you can take the train to Milwaukee, walk to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, take the bus to Madison, WI-Lake St., walk to East Campus, take the bus to Westfield, then drive to Lake Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Lake Galena in around 3h 10m.

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