Galena, Illinois

Private charter · CLU → DBQ

Columbus to Galena

332 miles, about 1 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20. One price for the whole airplane.

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The trip

Columbus to Galena, door to door faster.

Trade about 7½ hours on the road for about 1 hr 55 min in the air. Littlebird flies you direct from Columbus Municipal Airport in Columbus to Dubuque Regional Airport in Galena, 332 miles in a Cirrus SR20. You get the whole airplane for one price, with every fee and tax shown before you book.

Distance
332 mi
Flight
1 hr 55 min
Driving
7½ hours
Passengers
Up to 5
CLUColumbusDBQGalena
CLU → DBQ332 miles direct

Flight time by aircraft

  • Cirrus SR20 · up to 3 passengers1 hr 55 min
  • Cirrus Vision Jet · up to 5 passengers1 hr

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

Departing Columbus

Airports in Columbus

  • CLU

    Commercial airport

    Columbus Municipal Airport

    Columbus · KBAK

    From downtown
    3 mi
    Longest runway
    6,401 ft

  • SER

    Regional airport

    Freeman Municipal Airport

    Seymour · KSER

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    6,001 ft

  • KOVO

    Regional airport

    North Vernon Airport

    North Vernon

    From downtown
    20 mi
    Longest runway
    5,002 ft

  • KGEZ

    Regional airport

    Shelbyville Municipal Airport

    Shelbyville

    From downtown
    26 mi
    Longest runway
    5,000 ft

  • KI34

    Regional airport

    Greensburg Municipal Airport

    Greensburg

    From downtown
    22 mi
    Longest runway
    3,433 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

Columbus to Galena flights

How long is a private flight from Columbus to Galena?

About 1 hr 55 min in a Cirrus SR20, for 332 miles direct. Driving the same trip takes about 7½ hours.

Which airports do flights from Columbus to Galena use?

You can depart from Columbus Municipal Airport (CLU), Freeman Municipal Airport (SER), or North Vernon Airport (KOVO) 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 Columbus 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 Columbus and Galena?

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

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