Galena, Illinois

Private charter · AMW → DBQ

Ames to Galena

152 miles, about 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Ames to Galena, door to door faster.

Trade about 3½ hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Ames Municipal Airport in Ames to Dubuque Regional Airport in Galena, 152 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
152 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
3½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
AMWAmesDBQGalena
AMW → DBQ152 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers30 min

Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.

Departing Ames

Airports in Ames

  • AMW

    Regional airport

    Ames Municipal Airport

    Ames · KAMW

    From downtown
    2 mi
    Longest runway
    5,701 ft

  • BNW

    Regional airport

    Boone Municipal Airport

    Boone · KBNW

    From downtown
    12 mi
    Longest runway
    4,808 ft

  • KIKV

    Regional airport

    Ankeny Regional Airport

    Ankeny

    From downtown
    23 mi
    Longest runway
    5,500 ft

Arriving Galena

Airports in Galena

  • DBQ

    Commercial airport

    Dubuque Regional Airport

    Dubuque · KDBQ

    From downtown
    14 mi
    Longest runway
    6,502 ft

  • KPVB

    Regional airport

    Platteville Municipal Airport

    Platteville

    From downtown
    18 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 ft

  • K73C

    Regional airport

    Lancaster Municipal Airport

    Lancaster

    From downtown
    28 mi
    Longest runway
    3,300 ft

When you land

Things to do in Galena

Galena made its fortune in the 1800s as a lead mining and Mississippi River trading town, and when the boom faded it was left with one of the best-preserved collections of 19th-century buildings in the Midwest. Most of the town lies within a National Register historic district, and its brick storefronts along Main Street now hold boutiques, galleries, restaurants and tasting rooms. Ulysses S. Grant lived here before the Civil War, and the town gave him a home on his return. Tourism, second homes and hospitality drive the local economy.

  1. 01

    Ulysses S. Grant Home

    Citizens of Galena presented this Italianate brick home to Grant in 1865, and it is furnished largely with original Grant family belongings. Guided tours are offered.

  2. 02

    Main Street Historic District

    A curving street of restored 19th-century brick buildings is lined with shops, galleries, candy stores, restaurants and wine and spirits tasting rooms, all within easy walking distance.

  3. 03

    Eagle Ridge Resort and Spa

    East of town in the Galena Territory, the resort offers several golf courses among the rolling hills, a spa, Lake Galena and rental homes for families and groups.

  4. 04

    Chestnut Mountain Resort

    Overlooking the Mississippi River south of town, this resort offers downhill skiing in winter and an alpine slide and river views in the warmer months.

  5. 05

    Galena River Trail

    A flat path follows the river south from downtown past wetlands and bluffs, ideal for walking, biking and spotting herons and eagles.

  6. 06

    National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

    Across the river in nearby Dubuque, Iowa, this Smithsonian-affiliated museum explores the river’s wildlife, history and boats through aquariums, historic vessels and wetland trails.

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Questions

Ames to Galena flights

How long is a private flight from Ames to Galena?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 152 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 3½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Ames to Galena use?

You can depart from Ames Municipal Airport (AMW), Boone Municipal Airport (BNW), or Ankeny Regional Airport (KIKV) and arrive at Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ), Platteville Municipal Airport (KPVB), or Lancaster Municipal Airport (K73C). Pick whichever is closest to where you're starting and where you're headed.

How much does a private charter from Ames to Galena cost?

The price depends on the date, departure time, aircraft and where the airplane is positioned. Enter your trip above to see an instant price for the whole airplane, with every tax and fee included.

Can I book a round trip between Ames and Galena?

Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Galena back to Ames are priced the same way.

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