What is the cheapest way to get from Detroit to Galena?

The cheapest way to get from Detroit to Galena is to bus and drive which costs $75 - $130 and takes 13h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Detroit to Galena?

The fastest way to get from Detroit to Galena is to fly and drive which takes 5h 17m and costs $110 - $700.

How far is it from Detroit to Galena?

The distance between Detroit and Galena is 432 miles. The road distance is 446.6 miles.

How long does it take to get from Detroit to Galena?

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Detroit to Galena, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Detroit and Galena?

Galena is 1h behind Detroit. It is currently 3:34 AM in Detroit and 2:34 AM in Galena.

Can I drive from Detroit to Galena?

Yes, the driving distance between Detroit to Galena is 447 miles. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Detroit to Galena.

Where can I stay near Galena?

There are 119+ hotels available in Galena.

Detroit to Galena - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Detroit to Galena by plane, car, train, or bus

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Fly, drive
best
1. Fly from Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane DTW - MSN
2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Galenacar
5h 17m
$114–678
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Milwaukee Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
13h 15m
$78–128
Train, bus, drive via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
4. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
13h 10m
$124–266
Drive 444 mi
1. Drive from Detroit to Galenacar 444 mi
7h 40m
$81–118
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
13h 42m
$117–245
Bus, drive via Chicago
1. Take the bus from Detroit to Chicago Union Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
14h
$128–200

Detroit (DTW) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

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1h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 429.4 mi
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Detroit, MI, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Detroit to Galena. However, you can take the line 261 bus to Metro Airport McNamara Terminal, walk to Detroit (DTW) airport, fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN), then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Detroit to Galena via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Madison, WI-Lake St., University at East Campus, and Northern Lights at Epic Staff C in around 13h 10m.

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