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

The cheapest way to get from Galena to Normal is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Galena to Normal is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs $30 - $50.

How far is it from Galena to Normal?

The distance between Galena and Normal is 300 miles. The road distance is 184.2 miles.

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

The best way to get from Galena to Normal without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $140 - $260.

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

It takes approximately 8h 17m to get from Galena to Normal, including transfers.

Can I drive from Galena to Normal?

Yes, the driving distance between Galena to Normal is 184 miles. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Galena to Normal.

Where can I stay near Normal?

There are 44+ hotels available in Normal.

Galena to Normal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Galena to Normal by bus, car, train, or bus (Greyhound)

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

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center to Muscatine
2. Take the bus from Muscatine, IA to Burlington, IA
3. Take the bus from Burlington to Bloomington/Normal
8h 17m
$144–253
Drive 183.2 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Galena to Normal183.2 mi
3h 59m
$34–49
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
4. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Bloomington-Normal
9h 34m
$137–264
Bus via Chicago
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 St
3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Bloomington
13h 44m
$135–226

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 298.7 mi
Duration: 8h 17m

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

You can take a vehicle from Galena to Bloomington/Normal via Dubuque Intermodal Transportation Center, Muscatine, IA, Burlington, IA, and Burlington in around 8h 17m.

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