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

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

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

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

How far is it from Normal to Galena?

The distance between Normal and Galena is 375 miles. The road distance is 183.9 miles.

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

It takes approximately 10h 26m to get from Normal to Galena, including transfers.

Can I drive from Normal to Galena?

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

Where can I stay near Galena?

There are 104+ hotels available in Galena.

Normal to Galena - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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

Train, bus, drive
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
10h 26m
$53–120
Drive 182.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Galenacar 182.8 mi
3h 59m
$34–49
Train, bus, drive via Milwaukee
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukeetrain
3. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
4. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
10h 52m
$60–170
Bus, drive via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus
2. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus
3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
11h 4m
$86–134
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Madisonbus
3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
13h 54m
$75–107

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Normal to Galena.

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Distance: 372.4 mi
Duration: 10h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Normal to Galena. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, walk to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St, take the bus to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus, walk to W Johnson at East Campus, take the bus to W Johnson at Wisconsin, walk to E Mifflin at N Pinckney, take the line 75 bus to Northern Lights at Epic Staff C, then drive to Galena. Alternatively, you can drive from Normal to Galena in around 3h 59m.

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