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How to get fromWest Chicago to Galenaby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from West Chicago to Galena by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    9h 35m
    $115–164

  2. Drive  140.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from West Chicago to Galenacar car 140.8 mi
    2h 45m
    $26–38

  3. Train, bus via Milwaukee

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    3. Take the bus from Milwaukee to Dubuquebus bus
    9h 36m
    $125–183

  4. Train, bus via Chicago

    1. Take the train from West Chicago to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    10h 8m
    $116–154

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 603
    2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    11h 24m
    $112–161

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  • Distance: 298.3 mi
  • Duration: 9h 35m

What companies run services between West Chicago, IL, USA and Galena, IL, USA?

You can take a train from West Chicago to Galena via Geneva, Geneva Metra Station, Elgin Transportation Center - Bus Stop D, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop F, Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, Madison, and Dubuque in around 11h 24m.

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