Galena, Illinois

Private charter · BMI → DBQ

Bloomington to Galena

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

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The trip

Bloomington to Galena, door to door faster.

Trade about 4 hours on the road for about 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal in Bloomington to Dubuque Regional Airport in Galena, 162 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
162 mi
Flight
55 min
Driving
4 hours
Passengers
Up to 5
BMIBloomingtonDBQGalena
BMI → DBQ162 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 Bloomington

Airports in Bloomington

  • BMI

    Commercial airport

    Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal

    Bloomington/Normal · KBMI

    From downtown
    4 mi
    Longest runway
    8,000 ft

  • KAAA

    Regional airport

    Logan County Airport

    Lincoln

    From downtown
    29 mi
    Longest runway
    4,000 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

Bloomington to Galena flights

How long is a private flight from Bloomington to Galena?

About 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 162 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4 hours.

Which airports do flights from Bloomington to Galena use?

You can depart from Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) or Logan County Airport (KAAA) 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 Bloomington 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 Bloomington and Galena?

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

Return flight

Galena to Bloomington

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