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How to get fromLombard to Galenaby bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Bus, drive via Chicago

    best
    1. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 11m
    $48–87

  2. Drive 148.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lombard to Galenacar car 148.3 mi
    2h 55m
    $28–40

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus Van Galder
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 43m
    $44–81

  4. Bus, drive via Chicago #2

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548 / ...
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 44m
    $47–82

  5. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 57m
    $57–108

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 267.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Lombard to Galena. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to University at East Campus, take the bus to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Lombard to Galena in around 2h 55m.

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