Rome2Rio

How to get fromCrystal Lake to Rock Islandby train, bus, car, or plane

Find Transport to Rock Island

See all options

There are 5 ways to get from Crystal Lake to Rock Island by train, bus, 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.

  1. Train, bus

    best
    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 US0123S / ...
    5h 35m
    $35–65

  2. Drive 146 mi

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

  3. Train, bus via Naperville

    1. Take the train from Crystal Lake to Chicago OTCtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train
    3. Take the bus from Naperville to Davenportbus bus
    6h 8m

  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 12m
    $45–274

  5. Line 550 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Main St & Crystal Lake Av to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1bus bus 550
    2. Take the bus from Naperville to Davenportbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    7h 59m

Crystal Lake to Rock Island by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Crystal Lake to Rock Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 212.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 35m

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 Elgin Transportation Center Bay 1, Geneva Metra Station, Geneva Metra, Aurora Transportation Center Bay E, Aurora, Naperville, and Naperville in around 7h 59m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound