What is the cheapest way to get from Galena to Chicago?

The cheapest way to get from Galena to Chicago is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Galena to Chicago?

The fastest way to get from Galena to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $190 - $300.

How far is it from Galena to Chicago?

The distance between Galena and Chicago is 188 miles. The road distance is 164.6 miles.

How do I travel from Galena to Chicago without a car?

The best way to get from Galena to Chicago without a car is to bus which takes 6h 2m and costs $110 - $210.

How long does it take to get from Galena to Chicago?

It takes approximately 2h 23m to get from Galena to Chicago, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Galena to Chicago?

The best way to get from Galena to Chicago is to fly which takes 2h 23m and costs $190 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $210 and takes 6h 2m.

Can I drive from Galena to Chicago?

Yes, the driving distance between Galena to Chicago is 165 miles. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Galena to Chicago.

Where can I stay near Chicago?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Chicago.

Galena to Chicago - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Galena to Chicago by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)DBQ - ORD
2h 23m
$198–295
Drive 163.6 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Galena to Chicago163.6 mi
2h 59m
$30–44
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to DavenportDubuque
2. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0123 / ...
6h 2m
$112–208
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Davenport
2. Take the bus from Davenport to Naperville Amtrak
3. Take the train from Naperville to Chicago Union Station
6h 36m
$120–199
Bus via Madison
1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madison121
2. Take the bus from 4545 E Broadway - Dutch Mill Park and Ride to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton StVan Galder
7h 41m
$101–176
Bus via Madison #2
1. Take the bus from Dubuque, IA to Madison121
2. Take the bus from Madison to Chicago Bus StationFlixBus 2548 / ...
8h 3m
$108–186

Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) flights

5Weekly Planes

1h 5mAverage Duration

$121Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Galena to Chicago.

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Distance: 186.9 mi
Duration: 2h 23m

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

Key Lime flies from Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Galena to Chicago Bus Station via Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center and Davenport in around 6h 2m.

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