There are 7 ways to get from Elkhart to Galena by bus (Amtrak), car, train, plane, bus, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
10h 37m$136–197Drive 267.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Elkhart to Galenacar 267.4 mi
5h 8m$49–71Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane ORD - CID
- Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Galenacar
7h 27m$81–350Train, bus
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
10h 37m$133–213Train, bus via Milwaukee
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
10h 39m$142–222Bus via South Bend, IN
- Take the bus from South Bend, IN to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
12h 28m$122–169Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive
- Take the train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar
7h 29m$74–337
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Elkhart to Galena is to drive which costs $45 - $75 and takes 5h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Elkhart to Galena is to drive which takes 5h 8m and costs $45 - $75.
No, there is no direct bus from Elkhart station to Galena. However, there are services departing from Elkhart Amtrak Station and arriving at Dubuque via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Elkhart and Galena is 375 miles. The road distance is 269 miles.
The best way to get from Elkhart to Galena without a car is to bus which takes 10h 37m and costs $130 - $200.
It takes approximately 10h 37m to get from Elkhart to Galena, including transfers.
Elkhart to Galena bus services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Elkhart Amtrak Station.
Elkhart to Galena bus services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Chicago Union Station.
Galena is 1h behind Elkhart. It is currently 3:35 AM in Elkhart and 2:35 AM in Galena.
Yes, the driving distance between Elkhart to Galena is 269 miles. It takes approximately 5h 8m to drive from Elkhart to Galena.
What companies run services between Elkhart, IN, USA and Galena, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Galena via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Dubuque in around 10h 37m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to The Eastern Iowa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–260
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–50
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–60
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Bus from Elkhart Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $28–45
- Website
- Amtrak
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