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There are 8 ways to get from St. Louis to Galena by plane, car, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    6h 52m
    $90–448

  2. Drive 318.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from St. Louis to Galenacar car 318.7 mi
    6h 12m
    $59–84

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from St. Louis 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
    12h 33m
    $134–262

  4. Train, bus, drive via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from St. Louis 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
    12h 59m
    $149–285

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

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane STL - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Galenacar car
    7h 9m
    $114–628

  6. Fly to General Mitchell International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to General Mitchell International Airport (MKE)plane plane STL - MKE
    2. Take the bus from Mitchell Airport to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 41m
    $512–898

  7. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station 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
    13h 50m
    $90–159

  8. Bus, drive via Des Moines (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Moline Center Stationbus bus
    3. Drive from Faye's Field to Galenacar car
    16h 7m
    $107–198

Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar107Weekly Planes
Duration4h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 295.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 52m

What companies run services between St. Louis, MO, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from St. Louis to Galena. However, you can take the train to LAMBERT AIRPORT TERMINAL #1 station, walk to Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) airport, fly to Quad City International Airport (MLI), then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can take a train from St. Louis to Galena via Chicago Union Station, W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, University at East Campus, and Northern Lights at Epic Staff C in around 12h 33m.

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