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How to get fromRock Island to Evanstonby taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Rock Island to Evanston by taxi, train, bus (Greyhound), car, bus, 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 Carl Sandburg / ...
    4h 58m
    $205–294

  2. Drive 175.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Rock Island to Evanstoncar car 175.1 mi
    3h 15m
    $32–47

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Davenport to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    5h 49m
    $33–58

  4. Line 60 bus to Quad City International Airport, fly

    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
    5h 8m
    $38–232

  5. Drive to Burlington Municipal Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Rock Island to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)car car
    2. Fly from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BRL - ORD
    4h 59m
    $75–160

Rock Island to Evanston by bus and foot (Greyhound)

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration5h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 224.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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

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

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