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How to get fromGalena to Kansas Cityby car, taxi, train, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Galena to Kansas City by car, taxi, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, taxi, train

    best
    1. Drive from Galena to East Pointecar car
    2. Take the taxi from Kennedy Sq Shelter to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kansas Citytrain train
    8h 47m
    $221–382

  2. Drive  396.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galena to Kansas Citycar car 396.2 mi
    7h 5m
    $73–105

  3. Drive to Quad City International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Galena to Moline-Airport-MLIcar car
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MLI - MCI
    7h 42m
    $106–573

  4. Bus to General Mitchell International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Milwaukeebus bus
    2. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MKE - MCI
    9h 33m
    $208–815

  5. Bus to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane MSN - MCI
    10h 18m
    $172–652

  6. Bus, bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Dubuque to Madisonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 1 Departuresbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Kansas City (MCI)plane plane ORD - MCI
    10h 52m
    $478–950

Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Kansas City (MCI) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$91Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h 47m

What companies run services between Galena, IL, USA and Kansas City, MO, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galena to Kansas City. However, you can drive to East Pointe, take the line 50 bus to Kennedy Sq Shelter, take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the train to Kansas City. Alternatively, you can drive from Galena to Kansas City in around 7h 5m.

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