There are 4 ways to get from Lombard to Galena by bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
9h 16m$114–163Drive 148.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lombard to Galenacar 148.4 mi
2h 55m$28–40Train, bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain Hiawatha Service / ...
- Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus Lab 122
9h 17m$121–172Bus via Chicago
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus FlixBus 2548 / ...
- Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus Lab 122
9h 49m$114–153
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lombard to Galena is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 2h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Lombard to Galena is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs $27 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Lombard to Galena. However, there are services departing from Madison & Canal and arriving at Dubuque via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 16m.
The distance between Lombard and Galena is 290 miles. The road distance is 149.2 miles.
The best way to get from Lombard to Galena without a car is to bus which takes 9h 16m and costs $110 - $170.
It takes approximately 9h 16m to get from Lombard to Galena, including transfers.
Lombard to Galena bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, depart from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St station.
Lombard to Galena bus services, operated by Rockland Coaches, arrive at 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lombard to Galena is 149 miles. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Lombard to Galena.
There are 117+ hotels available in Galena.
What companies run services between Lombard, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?
You can take a train from Lombard to Galena via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Clinton & Jackson, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Dubuque in around 9h 16m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $20–50
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (866) 912 - 6224
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rockland Coaches
Bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $25–55
- Schedules at
- Rockland Coaches
- Adult
- $25–55
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