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

The cheapest way to get from Galena to Champaign is to drive which costs $40 - $65 and takes 4h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galena to Champaign is to drive which takes 4h 51m and costs $40 - $65.

Is there a direct bus between Galena and Champaign?

No, there is no direct bus from Galena to Champaign. However, there are services departing from Dubuque and arriving at Illinois Terminal via 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus and Downtown Chicago. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Galena to Champaign?

The distance between Galena and Champaign is 249 miles. The road distance is 238.5 miles.

How do I travel from Galena to Champaign without a car?

The best way to get from Galena to Champaign without a car is to bus and train via Milwaukee which takes 10h 55m and costs $210 - $300.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Galena to Champaign, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Galena to Champaign bus from?

Galena to Champaign bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, depart from Dubuque station.

Where does the Galena to Champaign bus arrive?

Galena to Champaign bus services, operated by Lamers Bus Lines, arrive at Madison station.

Can I drive from Galena to Champaign?

Yes, the driving distance between Galena to Champaign is 238 miles. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Galena to Champaign.

Where can I stay near Champaign?

There are 59+ hotels available in Champaign.

Galena to Champaign - 7 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Galena to Champaign by car, plane, bus, train, bus (Flixbus), or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

Drive, fly
best
1. Drive from Galena to Moline-Airport-MLIcar
2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)plane MLI - CMI
5h 45m
$79–366
Drive 237.1 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Galena to Champaigncar 237.1 mi
4h 51m
$44–63
Bus, train via Milwaukee
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus
2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
10h 55m
$212–299
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
11h 7m
$181–270
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus
3. Take the bus from Downtown Chicago to Illinois Terminalbus
11h 33m
$132–195
Bus, train via Madison
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus
3. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Champaign-Urbanatrain
11h 35m
$219–325
Bus via Auburn Gresham
1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus
2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Chicago to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus
12h 15m
$138–188

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to University Of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI) flights

37Weekly Planes

4h 28mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Galena to Champaign.

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Distance: 247.1 mi
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a vehicle from Galena to Illinois Terminal via Dubuque, Madison, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, and Downtown Chicago in around 11h 33m.

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