Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Galena

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    best
    1. Take the train from Joliet Gateway Center to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    9h 24m
    $126–186

  2. Drive  169.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Joliet to Galenacar car 169.3 mi
    3h 19m
    $31–45

  3. Train, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    3. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Galenacar car
    6h 14m
    $61–309

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    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
    9h 48m
    $116–165

  5. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train Ri
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    10h 23m
    $116–165

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Downers Grove Metrabus bus 834
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    11h 2m
    $113–163

  7. Train, fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain train
    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
    6h 15m
    $54–296

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar88Weekly Planes
Duration1h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Joliet to Galena.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 320.5 mi
  • Duration: 9h 24m

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

You can take a bus from Jefferson St & Mayor Art Schultz Dr to Galena via Downers Grove Metra, Downers Grove, LaGrange Road, La Grange/Burlington Ave., Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Dubuque in around 11h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound