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How to get fromWheeling to Galenaby bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Wheeling 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
    6h 47m
    $43–78

  2. Drive 145.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wheeling to Galenacar car 145.1 mi
    2h 51m
    $27–39

  3. 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 25m
    $56–299

  4. Bus, drive via Des Plaines Metra Station

    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 46m
    $42–78

  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
    $61–309

  6. 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 40m
    $71–430

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar60Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 240.2 mi
  • Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Wheeling to Galena. However, you can take the train to O'Hare Transfer, walk to Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility, 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 Wheeling to Galena in around 2h 51m.

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