There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Thomson by bus, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
- Take the taxi from Moline Center Station to Thomsontaxi
5h 22m$147–203Drive 146.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Thomsoncar 146.5 mi
2h 41m$27–39Fly, taxi
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
- Take the taxi from Moline-Airport-MLI to Thomsontaxi
3h 58m$162–425Bus, taxi via East Moline
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
- Take the taxi from 20 St & 1 Ave to Thomsontaxi
6h 12m$138–184
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Thomson is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Thomson is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $26 - $40.
The distance between Chicago and Thomson is 218 miles. The road distance is 147.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Thomson without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 22m and costs $140 - $210.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Chicago to Thomson, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Thomson is 147 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Chicago to Thomson.
There are 20+ hotels available in Thomson.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Thomson, IL, USA?
There is no direct connection from Chicago to Thomson. However, you can take the bus to Moline Center Station then take the taxi to Thomson. Alternatively, you can drive from Chicago to Thomson in around 2h 41m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–45
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- $110–170
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
Dana's Cabs
- Phone
- +1 563-323-2227
- Website
- danascabs.com
Good to Go Taxi Cab Service
- Phone
- +1 563-424-2039
- Website
- goodtogotaxi.com
Larry's Cab
- Phone
- +1 563-388-7179
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