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

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Naperville Amtrak Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief / ...
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    4h 35m
    $182–263

  2. Drive 144.9 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Wheaton to Rock Islandcar car 144.9 mi
    2h 37m
    $27–39

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Chicago OTCtrain train Up-W
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    6h 39m
    $35–64

  4. Train, line 90 bus, fly, line 10 bus

    1. Take the train from Wheaton to Oak Parktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Harlem/Lake Green Line Station to Harlem Blue Line Stationbus bus
    3. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    4. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus bus
    5h 20m
    $46–285

Wheaton to Rock Island by train and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration6h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.5 mi
  • Duration: 4h 35m

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

There is no direct connection from Wheaton to Rock Island. However, you can take the line 714 bus to Naperville Metra, walk to Naperville Amtrak Station, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, then take the taxi to Rock Island. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wheaton to Davenport via Chicago OTC, Madison & Canal, Harrison & Jefferson, and Chicago Bus Station in around 6h 39m.

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