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How to get fromGurnee to Galenaby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Gurnee to Galena by bus, car, or train

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan to Water & Chicago - Circle Kbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 49m
    $66–183

  2. Drive 144.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gurnee to Galenacar car 144.8 mi
    3h 18m
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    9h 53m
    $51–91

  4. Train, bus, drive via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Waukegan to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    10h 5m
    $53–91

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 234.8 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

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

There is no direct connection from Gurnee to Galena. However, you can take the line 565 bus to Waukegan Metra Station, walk to Sheridan Rd & Washington St, take the line 568 bus to 2253 N Belvidere Rd, walk to Tornado Bus Co - Waukegan, take the bus to Water & Chicago - Circle K, walk to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, take the bus to Madison, WI-Lake St., walk to University at East Campus, take the bus to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Gurnee to Galena in around 3h 18m.

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