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How to get fromGlen Ellyn to Galenaby plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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There are 5 ways to get from Glen Ellyn to Galena by plane, car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    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 27m
    $61–298

  2. Drive 145.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Glen Ellyn to Galenacar car 145.6 mi
    2h 52m
    $27–39

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus Lab 122
    9h 11m

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus Lab 122
    9h 14m

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus Lab 122
    9h 50m

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

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 259.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Glen Ellyn, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

You can take a train from Glen Ellyn to Galena via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Dubuque in around 9h 11m.

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