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How to get fromMinneapolis to Galenaby plane, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis to Galena by plane, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Galenacar car
    4h 22m
    $70–379

  2. Drive 266.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Galenacar car 266.9 mi
    5h 34m
    $49–71

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 30m
    $85–119

  4. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Galenacar car
    4h 27m
    $94–578

  5. Bus, drive via Union Depot Station & Terminal

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Madisonbus bus FlixBus 2548
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    9h 17m
    $83–122

  6. Bus, drive via Minneapolis

    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Madisonbus bus Jefferson Lines 965
    2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    9h 25m
    $76–122

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 327.1 mi
  • Duration: 4h 22m

What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Minneapolis to Galena. However, you can take the vehicle to Terminal 1 Station, walk to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) airport, fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID), then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Galena via Madison, University at East Campus, and Northern Lights at Epic Staff C in around 8h 30m.

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