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

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There are 4 ways to get from Elmhurst to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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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
    5h 30m
    $197–288

  2. Drive 154.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Elmhurst to Rock Islandcar car 154.6 mi
    2h 47m
    $29–41

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 20m
    $34–63

  4. Line 309 bus, line 330 bus, fly, line 10 bus

    1. Take the bus from 1st St & York St to Lake St & Mannheim Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mannheim/Lake to Rosemont CTA Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    4. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus bus
    4h 44m
    $42–282

Elmhurst to Rock Island by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar52Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 225.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport every 4 hours. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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