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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lexington to Galena by plane, car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, drive

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    1. Fly from Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LEX - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    9h 12m
    $73–376

  2. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    18h 13m
    $171–238

  3. Drive  526.1 mi

    1. Drive from Lexington to Galenacar car 526.1 mi
    9h 32m
    $96–139

  4. Drive, bus, train

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    18h 14m
    $203–272

  5. Drive, bus via Chicago

    1. Drive from Lexington to Middletown Station @ Targetcar car
    2. Take the bus from Louisville, KY to Chicago Union Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    18h 49m
    $173–233

Blue Grass Airport (LEX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar77Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 495.6 mi
  • Duration: 9h 12m

What companies run services between Lexington, KY, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Lexington to Galena. However, you can take the line 3 bus to Transit Center, take the line 8 bus to Terminal @ Bluegrass Field, walk to Blue Grass Airport (LEX) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lexington to Galena via Middletown Station @ Target, S 5th @ W Jefferson, W Jefferson @ S 6th, W Broadway @ S 10th, Louisville, KY, Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Dubuque in around 18h 13m.

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