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

The cheapest way to get from Winnetka to Galena is to drive which costs $28 - $45 and takes 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Winnetka to Galena is to drive which takes 3h and costs $28 - $45.

How far is it from Winnetka to Galena?

The distance between Winnetka and Galena is 256 miles. The road distance is 156.6 miles.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Winnetka to Galena, including transfers.

Can I drive from Winnetka to Galena?

Yes, the driving distance between Winnetka to Galena is 157 miles. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Winnetka to Galena.

Where can I stay near Galena?

There are 104+ hotels available in Galena.

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

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

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

Bus, drive via Madison
best
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
8h 23m
$42–73
Drive 155.7 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Winnetka to Galenacar 155.7 mi
3h
$29–41
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
2. Drive from Moline-Airport-MLI to Galenacar
5h 25m
$54–276
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Multi-Modal/Rental Car Facility to 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campusbus Van Galder
2. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
8h 24m
$42–73
Train, bus, drive
1. Take the train from Glenview Amtrak Station to Milwaukeetrain
2. Take the bus from Milwaukee, WI - Amtrak to Madison, WI-Lake St.bus
3. Drive from Northern Lights at Epic Staff C to Galenacar
8h 40m
$42–119

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

73Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Winnetka to Galena.

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Distance: 254.3 mi
Duration: 8h 23m

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 W Johnson at East Campus, take the bus to W Johnson at Wisconsin, walk to E Gorham at N Blair, 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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