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How to get fromChicago to Rock Islandby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    3h 45m
    $194–277

  2. Bus (Greyhound)

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    4h 30m
    $28–55

  3. Drive 168.3 mi

    1. Drive from Chicago to Rock Islandcar car 168.3 mi
    3h
    $31–45

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus bus
    4h 24m
    $40–267

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Rock Islandcar car
    4h 55m
    $56–155

Chicago to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar26Weekly Buses
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$28Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 208.8 mi
  • Duration: 3h 45m

What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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