What is the cheapest way to get from Joliet to Rock Island?

The cheapest way to get from Joliet to Rock Island is to drive which costs $25 - $40 and takes 2h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Joliet to Rock Island?

The fastest way to get from Joliet to Rock Island is to drive which takes 2h 21m and costs $25 - $40.

Is there a direct bus between Joliet and Rock Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Joliet station to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Joliet Union Station and arriving at Davenport via Herion Way at Wheeler, Midway Orange Line Station, Cicero & 24th Place Terminal and Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Joliet to Rock Island?

The distance between Joliet and Rock Island is 251 miles. The road distance is 140.8 miles.

How do I travel from Joliet to Rock Island without a car?

The best way to get from Joliet to Rock Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 7m and costs $230 - $320.

How long does it take to get from Joliet to Rock Island?

It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Joliet to Rock Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Joliet to Rock Island bus from?

Joliet to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.

Where does the Joliet to Rock Island bus arrive?

Joliet to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Davenport station.

Can I drive from Joliet to Rock Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Joliet to Rock Island is 141 miles. It takes approximately 2h 21m to drive from Joliet to Rock Island.

Where can I stay near Rock Island?

There are 97+ hotels available in Rock Island.

Joliet to Rock Island - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi
6h 7m
$231–317
Drive 140 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Joliet to Rock Islandcar 140 mi
2h 21m
$26–37
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Joliet to LaSalle Streettrain Ri
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
6h 55m
$35–57
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
9h 14m
$39–63

Joliet to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

6h 55mAverage Duration

$35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 249.8 mi
Duration: 6h 7m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $29–50 and the journey takes 4h 30m.

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