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How to get fromPark Ridge to Galenaby bus, car, or plane

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

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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
    7h 9m
    $43–81

  2. Drive 149.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Park Ridge to Galenacar car 149.1 mi
    2h 46m
    $28–40

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

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane ORD - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Galenacar car
    4h 29m
    $66–423

  4. Bus, drive via Busse Hwy & Greenwood Ave

    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
    7h 13m
    $42–77

  5. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Drive from Cedar-Rapids-Airport-CID to Galenacar car
    4h 34m
    $57–304

  6. Fly to Quad City International Airport, 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
    4h 35m
    $50–291

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) flights

Calendar99Weekly Planes
Duration1h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$49Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 238.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Park Ridge, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Park Ridge to Galena. However, you can take the train to Des Plaines, walk to Des Plaines Metra Station, take the bus to O'Hare MMF Bay 9, 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 Park Ridge to Galena in around 2h 46m.

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