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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    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 15m
    $45–83

  2. Drive 149.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Naperville to Galenacar car 149.8 mi
    2h 58m
    $28–40

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    5h 33m
    $60–298

  4. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 42m
    $46–85

  5. Train, bus, drive via Chicago

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 58m
    $47–80

  6. Train, bus, drive via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    4. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    9h 8m
    $61–108

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar98Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 260.2 mi
  • Duration: 8h 15m

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

There is no direct connection from Naperville to Galena. However, you can take the train to LaGrange Road, walk to La Grange/Burlington Ave., take the line 330 bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 8, 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 Naperville to Galena in around 2h 58m.

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