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How to get fromElgin to Rock Islandby train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Elgin to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain 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 2m
    $196–287

  2. Drive 136.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elgin to Rock Islandcar car 136.6 mi
    2h 41m
    $25–36

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Elgin to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Md-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 56m
    $33–62

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4 to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    4h 24m
    $42–281

Elgin to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 245.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Elgin to Rock Island. However, you can take the train to Chicago Union Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Rock Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Elgin to Davenport via Chicago Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 56m.

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