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How to get fromKansas City to Galenaby train, taxi, car, bus, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Galena by train, taxi, car, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Kennedy Sq Sheltertaxi taxi
    3. Drive from East Pointe to Galenacar car
    8h 16m
    $218–352

  2. Bus, drive (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Bettendorf City Library to Galenacar car
    11h 9m
    $73–124

  3. Drive  396.2 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Galenacar car 396.2 mi
    7h 4m
    $73–105

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    7h 57m
    $101–514

  5. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane MCI - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    9h 45m
    $195–765

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

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MCI - MSN
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    10h 40m
    $204–852

Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar94Weekly Planes
Duration5h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 401.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 16m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Kansas City to Galena. However, you can take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to Kennedy Sq Shelter, take the line 50 bus to East Pointe, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Galena via Des Moines, Moline Center Station, and Bettendorf City Library in around 11h 9m.

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