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How to get fromWinnetka to Galenaby bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Winnetka to Galena by bus, car, or train

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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 58m
    $43–81

  2. Drive 155.7 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Winnetka to Galenacar car 155.7 mi
    3h
    $29–41

  3. Train, bus, drive

    1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 11m
    $52–95

  4. Train, bus, drive via Chicago Union Station

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    8h 50m
    $63–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 252.2 mi
  • Duration: 7h 58m

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

There is no direct connection from Winnetka to Galena. However, you can take the line 213 bus to Church St & Benson Ave, walk to Davis CTA 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 Winnetka to Galena in around 3h.

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