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

The cheapest way to get from Rock Island to Aurora is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rock Island to Aurora is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs $23 - $35.

How far is it from Rock Island to Aurora?

The distance between Rock Island and Aurora is 193 miles. The road distance is 126.6 miles.

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

The best way to get from Rock Island to Aurora without a car is to taxi and train which takes 4h and costs $190 - $280.

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

It takes approximately 4h to get from Rock Island to Aurora, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rock Island to Aurora?

Yes, the driving distance between Rock Island to Aurora is 127 miles. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Rock Island to Aurora.

Where can I stay near Aurora?

There are 122+ hotels available in Aurora.

Rock Island to Aurora - 3 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Rock Island to Aurora by taxi, train, bus, or car

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Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Rock Island to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi
2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Naperville Amtrak Stationtrain Carl Sandburg / ...
4h
$192–271
Drive 125.9 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Rock Island to Auroracar 125.9 mi
2h 38m
$23–34
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Auroratrain Bnsf
6h 20m
$32–58

Rock Island to Aurora by bus, foot, and train

52Weekly Services

6h 20mAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 192.2 mi
Duration: 4h

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

There is no direct connection from Rock Island to Aurora. However, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Naperville Amtrak Station, then take the train to Aurora. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Aurora via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 20m.

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