Travel Recommendation: Bend, OR to Galena, IL
Transport Mode: Air and Car
- Companies:
- Airline: Alaska Airlines or Delta Airlines (for air travel)
- Car Rental: Enterprise or Hertz (upon arrival in Chicago)
- Duration:
- Flight time: Approximately 4 hours (non-stop to Chicago)
- Car drive time: Approximately 3 hours (Chicago to Galena)
- Total duration: 7 hours
- Distance:
- Flight distance: Approximately 1,800 miles
- Driving distance: Approximately 165 miles
- Total distance: 1,965 miles
- Costs:
- Flight ticket: Approximately £250 - £350 (depending on booking time and class)
- Car rental: Approximately £50 - £80 per day
- Estimated total costs: £300 - £430 (excluding fuel and additional car rental fees)
- Roads/Routes:
- Interstate 90 (I-90) from Chicago to Galena
- US Route 20 as an alternative scenic route
Pro Tip: Book your flight well in advance and look for "multi-city" options, as you may get a better deal than booking one-way flights separately. Additionally, consider picking up your rental car at Chicago O'Hare Airport for better availability and rates.
Recommendation: This route offers a combination of air travel and road trip flexibility, allowing you to start your journey quickly while enjoying the scenic drive to Galena. Considering the distance from Bend to major airports, flying to Chicago and then renting a car provides a timely and efficient travel option.