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

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

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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 20m
    $197–288

  2. Drive 175.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Evanston to Rock Islandcar car 175.1 mi
    3h 12m
    $32–47

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 10m
    $36–63

  4. Subway, fly to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Take the subway from Davis to Clark/Lakesubway subway
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    3. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus bus
    5h
    $42–272

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Rock Islandcar car
    5h 30m
    $72–160

Evanston to Rock Island by train and bus (Greyhound)

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 221.4 mi
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–55 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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