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

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There are 5 ways to get from Springfield to Galena by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    10h 31m
    $91–188

  2. Drive  221.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Springfield to Galenacar car 221.4 mi
    4h 40m
    $41–59

  3. Train, bus, drive via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from Springfield 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
    11h 18m
    $98–204

  4. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane SPI - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    6h 23m
    $75–361

  5. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Springfield SMTD Transfer Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    11h 35m
    $71–128

Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$48Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 432 mi
  • Duration: 10h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Springfield to Galena. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 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 take a train from Springfield to Galena via Chicago Union Station, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak, Madison, WI-Lake St., University at East Campus, and Northern Lights at Epic Staff C in around 11h 18m.

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