The average bus between Joliet and Rock Island takes 10h 56m and the fastest bus takes 7h 14m. The bus service runs several times per day from Joliet to Rock Island. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Joliet and Rock Island. The earliest departure is at 8:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Joliet is at 5:11 PM which arrives into Rock Island at 10:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Herion Way at Wheeler and take an average of 10h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct bus from Joliet to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Joliet station and arriving at Rock Island station via Herion Way at Wheeler. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 56m.
Joliet to Rock Island bus services, operated by Pace Bus, depart from Joliet Union Station.
Joliet to Rock Island bus services, operated by Pace Bus, arrive at Davenport station.
The distance between Joliet and Rock Island is 207.8 km. The road distance is 379 km.
You can take a bus from Joliet Union Station to Davenport via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway CTA Station, Austin/Jackson, Jackson & Austin Terminal, Jackson & Clinton, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 26m.