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There are 4 ways to get from Galena to Rochester by car, bus, or plane

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  1. Drive, bus

    best
    1. Drive from Galena to Northern Lights at Epic Staff Ccar car
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Rochesterbus bus Jefferson Lines 966
    7h 39m
    $67–98

  2. Drive 179.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Galena to Rochestercar car 179.7 mi
    4h
    $33–48

  3. Drive to The Eastern Iowa Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Galena to Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CIDcar car
    2. Fly from The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST)plane plane CID - RST
    6h 56m
    $108–665

  4. Drive to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, fly

    1. Drive from Galena to Northern Lights at Epic Staff Ccar car
    2. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Rochester (RST)plane plane MSN - RST
    8h 44m
    $83–493

The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) to Rochester (RST) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration4h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.4 mi
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Galena, IL, USA and Rochester, MN, USA?

There is no direct connection from Galena to Rochester. However, you can drive to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, take the bus to W Johnson at East Campus, walk to Madison, then take the bus to Rochester. Alternatively, you can drive from Galena to Rochester in around 4h.

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