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

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

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation 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
    10h 50m
    $66–120

  2. Drive 229.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Decatur to Galenacar car 229.9 mi
    5h 1m
    $42–61

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DEC - MLI
    2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar car
    8h 17m
    $76–351

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    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 38m
    $74–141

  5. Bus, train, drive via Champaign

    1. Take the bus from Decatur Downtown Transportation Center to Champaign Intermodal Trans Ctrbus bus
    2. Take the train from Champaign-Urbana to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus bus
    5. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar car
    12h 35m
    $91–191

Decatur Airport (DEC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration8h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 429.9 mi
  • Duration: 10h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Decatur to Galena. However, you can take the bus to Chicago Bus 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 drive from Decatur to Galena in around 5h 1m.

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