Private charter · CMI → DBQ
Champaign to Galena
206 miles, about 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.
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The trip
Champaign to Galena, door to door faster.
Trade about 4½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 10 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from University of Illinois Willard Airport in Champaign to Dubuque Regional Airport in Galena, 206 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.
- Distance
- 206 mi
- Flight
- 1 hr 10 min
- Driving
- 4½ hours
- Passengers
- Up to 5
Flight time by aircraft
- Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 10 min
- Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers40 min
Planned times in the air. Your quote shows exact departure and arrival times.
Departing Champaign
Airports in Champaign
CMI
Commercial airportUniversity of Illinois Willard Airport
Savoy · KCMI
- From downtown
- 6 mi
- Longest runway
- 8,101 ft
KTIP
Regional airportRantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field
Rantoul
- From downtown
- 13 mi
- Longest runway
- 5,001 ft
KC16
Regional airportFrasca Field
Urbana
- From downtown
- 3 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,001 ft
K1C1
Regional airportPaxton Airport
Paxton
- From downtown
- 24 mi
- Longest runway
- 3,409 ft
Arriving Galena
Airports in Galena
DBQ
Commercial airportDubuque Regional Airport
Dubuque · KDBQ
- From downtown
- 14 mi
- Longest runway
- 6,502 ft
KPVB
Regional airportPlatteville Municipal Airport
Platteville
- From downtown
- 18 mi
- Longest runway
- 4,000 ft
K73C
Regional airportLancaster 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Questions
Champaign to Galena flights
How long is a private flight from Champaign to Galena?
About 1 hr 10 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 206 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 4½ hours.
Which airports do flights from Champaign to Galena use?
You can depart from University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI), Rantoul National Aviation Center - Frank Elliot field (KTIP), or Frasca Field (KC16) 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 Champaign 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 Champaign and Galena?
Yes. Choose round trip when you search, and pick your return date and time. Flights from Galena back to Champaign are priced the same way.
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