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How to get fromEvanston to Galenaby bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    7h 24m
    $41–77

  2. Drive 157.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Galenacar car 157.2 mi
    3h 1m
    $29–42

  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
    5h 13m
    $56–295

  4. 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
    8h 38m
    $63–116

  5. 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
    5h 23m
    $56–305

  6. 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
    5h 29m
    $66–406

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

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 244.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 24m

What companies run services between Evanston, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Evanston to Galena. However, you can take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, 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 Evanston to Galena in around 3h 1m.

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