What is the cheapest way to get from Nashville to Galena?

The cheapest way to get from Nashville to Galena is to drive which costs $100 - $150 and takes 11h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nashville to Galena?

The fastest way to get from Nashville to Galena is to fly and drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $80 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Nashville and Galena?

No, there is no direct bus from Nashville station to Galena. However, there are services departing from Nashville Bus Station and arriving at Dubuque via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Madison. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 29m.

How far is it from Nashville to Galena?

The distance between Nashville and Galena is 532 miles. The road distance is 565.2 miles.

How do I travel from Nashville to Galena without a car?

The best way to get from Nashville to Galena without a car is to bus which takes 18h 29m and costs $170 - $280.

How long does it take to get from Nashville to Galena?

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Nashville to Galena, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nashville to Galena bus from?

Nashville to Galena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Nashville Bus Station.

Where does the Nashville to Galena bus arrive?

Nashville to Galena bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Nashville to Galena?

Yes, the driving distance between Nashville to Galena is 565 miles. It takes approximately 11h 17m to drive from Nashville to Galena.

Where can I stay near Galena?

There are 119+ hotels available in Galena.

Nashville to Galena - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Nashville to Galena by plane, car, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), bus, train, or bus (Amtrak)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Chicago Rockford International Airport, drive
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1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)plane BNA - RFD
2. Drive from Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) to Galenacar
4h 40m
$81–434
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
18h 29m
$177–274
Drive 561.9 mi
1. Drive from Nashville to Galenacar 561.9 mi
11h 17m
$103–149
Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane BNA - CID
2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Galenacar
5h 7m
$90–449
Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane BNA - MKE
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
9h 33m
$597–1,117
Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nashville (BNA) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane BNA - ORD
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
11h 41m
$208–467
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus
2. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
4. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus
18h 48m
$340–505
Bus via Lafayette
1. Take the bus from Nashville to Lafayette Amtrak Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Lafayette Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus
3. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
4. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus
19h 1m
$183–265

Nashville (BNA) to Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) flights

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1h 30mAverage Duration

$68Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nashville to Galena.

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Distance: 529.2 mi
Duration: 4h 40m

What companies run services between Nashville, TN, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Nashville Bus Station to Galena via Chicago Bus Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Dubuque in around 18h 29m.

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