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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain 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
    5h 48m
    $233–319

  2. Drive  151.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Palatine to Rock Islandcar car 151.5 mi
    3h
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-Nw
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 39m
    $38–59

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Palatine to Irving Parktrain train
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    4h 44m
    $38–252

Palatine to Rock Island by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236 mi
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Palatine to Rock Island. However, you can take the train to Chicago OTC, walk to Madison & Canal, take the line 60 bus to Clinton & Jackson, walk 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 Palatine to Davenport via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 39m.

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