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

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There are 9 ways to get from Indianapolis to Galena by bus (Flixbus), train, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2514
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus Lab 122
    11h 24m
    $135–178

  2. Drive  342.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Indianapolis to Galenacar car 342.6 mi
    6h 10m
    $59–85

  3. Train, bus 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. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    14h 8m
    $253–380

  4. Fly Indianapolis 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 25m
    $77–424

  5. Bus via Chicago

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    12h 4m
    $141–205

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    12h 12m
    $168–232

  7. Train, bus

    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. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    13h 21m
    $214–320

  8. Fly Indianapolis to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, bus

    1. Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane IND - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    10h 23m
    $146–494

  9. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    8h 56m
    $79–313

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

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 448.1 mi
  • Duration: 11h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Galena via Madison and Dubuque in around 11h 24m.

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