There are 7 ways to get from Galena to Chicago by plane, taxi, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport
best- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane CMH - MDW
2h 20m$102–438Bus via Meijers & Polaris Woods Blvd
cheapest- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicagobus Columbus / ...
10h 6m$47–101Taxi, bus, train
- Take the taxi from Galena to Marysvilletaxi
- Take the bus from Marysville to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Limabus
- Take the bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Toledo Bus Stopbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain
9h 33m$152–300Bus (Flixbus)
- Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
9h 38m$74–118Drive 302.7 mi
- Drive from Galena to Chicagocar 302.7 mi
6h 31m$56–80Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane CMH - ORD
2h 43m$597–958Bus, train
- Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus Columbus
- Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain Floridian / ...
10h 38m$109–223
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Galena to Chicago is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 6h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Galena to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $100 - $440.
No, there is no direct bus from Galena to Chicago station. However, there are services departing from Ohiohealth & Africa Rd and arriving at Chicago Bus Station via Columbus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 38m.
The distance between Galena and Chicago is 314 miles. The road distance is 304.5 miles.
The best way to get from Galena to Chicago without a car is to taxi and bus and train which takes 9h 33m and costs $150 - $300.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Galena to Chicago, including transfers.
Galena to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Columbus station.
The best way to get from Galena to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $100 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $120 and takes 9h 38m.
Galena to Chicago bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Chicago is 1h behind Galena. It is currently 6:40 AM in Galena and 5:40 AM in Chicago.
What companies run services between Galena, OH, USA and Chicago, IL, USA?
Southwest Airlines flies from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Flixbus USA operates a bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station 4 times a day. Tickets cost $55–95 and the journey takes 7h 30m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- united.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–330
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from John Glenn Columbus International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Detroit
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Toledo to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $70–160
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 888-378-3823
- [email protected]
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Marysville to Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–40
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Chicago
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–80
- Website
- Barons Bus
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13–50
- Website
- Barons Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Allen County Regional Transit Station - Lima to Toledo Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–22
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–40
- Website
- Greyhound
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $55–95
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Estimated price
- $65–80
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Galena to Chicago is 304 miles. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Galena to Chicago.
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