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How to get fromRock Island to Elginby taxi, train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Rock Island to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train
    5h 50m
    $204–293

  2. Drive 136.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Elgincar car 136.8 mi
    2h 44m
    $25–37

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Elgintrain train Md-W
    6h 32m
    $33–59

  4. Line 60 bus, fly, bus

    1. Take the bus from 15 St & 3 Ave to SouthPark Mall Shelterbus bus
    2. Fly from Quad City International Airport (MLI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MLI - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Rosemont CTA Station to Elgin Transportation Center Bay 4bus bus
    4h 52m
    $36–231

Rock Island to Elgin by bus, foot, and train

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.5 mi
  • Duration: 5h 50m

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

There is no direct connection from Rock Island to Elgin. However, you can take the taxi to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the train to Chicago Union Station, then take the train to Elgin. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Davenport to Elgin via Chicago Bus Station and Chicago Union Station in around 6h 32m.

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