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How to get fromIndianapolis to Galenaby bus, car, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Indianapolis to Galena by bus, car, train, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive (Flixbus)

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    10h 20m
    $64–101

  2. Drive 342.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Galenacar car 342.6 mi
    6h 10m
    $63–91

  3. Train, bus, drive via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    13h 4m
    $110–224

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane IND - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    7h 6m
    $74–397

  5. Bus, drive via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    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
    10h 57m
    $68–130

  6. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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
    12h 17m
    $99–202

  7. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane IND - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Galenacar car
    7h 17m
    $104–628

Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar117Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Indianapolis to Galena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 427.4 mi
  • Duration: 10h 20m

What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Indianapolis to Galena. However, you can take the bus to Madison, walk to University at East Campus, take the bus to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can take a train from Indianapolis to Galena via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Madison, WI-Lake St., University at East Campus, and Northern Lights at Epic Staff C in around 13h 4m.

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