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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 15m
    $234–320

  2. Drive  146 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Crystal Lake to Rock Islandcar car 146 mi
    2h 52m
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    7h 6m
    $39–60

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    5h 15m
    $40–264

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride to Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop Dbus bus 605
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    8h 47m
    $41–66

Crystal Lake to Rock Island by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 252.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Davenport via Pace I-90/Randall Road Park-n-Ride, Rosemont CTA Station - Bus Stop D, Rosemont, Jefferson Park, Jefferson Park Transit Center, Washington & Canal, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 8h 47m.

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