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There are 2 intercity coaches per day from Chicago to Rock Island. Traveling by coach from Chicago to Rock Island usually takes around 3 hours and 5 minutes, but the fastest Burlington Trailways coach can make the trip in 2 hours and 55 minutes.
| Distance | 154 mi (248 km) |
| Shortest duration | 2h 55m |
| Cheapest price | €48.88 |
| Trips per day | 2 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Coach lines | 1 |
Overall score for coaches from Chicago to Rock Island
(Based on 4 ratings and reviews)
5.0
Pros: The driver was very friendly and the bus atmosphere was nice. Cons: The seats having more leg space, reclined seating, and the cabin being a little bigger to carry more than one bag on the bus. Tips: To bring with you a cervical pillows because it gets tiring for your neck after a while.
5.0
Pros: The trip was smooth and I enjoyed the ride. Cons: Better seats.
€48.88 is the average price of a bus ticket from Chicago to Rock Island. Any tickets cheaper than €48.88 can be considered a great deal. It’s easy to find a bus ticket at this price or lower when you use Wanderu to book your trip online in advance of your travel date.
Bus tickets from Chicago to Rock Island are expected to cost between €49 and €51 over the next four weeks. If you're planning a trip to Rock Island within the next week, you can find the cheapest bus tickets starting from €49. Don't wait too long to book your ticket, as prices tend to rise as the travel date approaches.
The easiest way to save money on bus tickets is by booking in advance! Many carriers increase prices as the travel date approaches, so it's always a good idea to buy your tickets as early as possible. Book at least 17 days in advance to save €7.45 or more on your ticket, compared to booking at the last minute.
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Chicago to Rock Island. Burlington Trailways is the one bus line that serves this route. Although it's the sole option, there are a couple of different scheduled times to choose from.
| Coach | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 2 | 3h 5m | €50.48 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Chicago to Rock Island from €49. There are 2 Burlington Trailways schedules from Chicago to Rock Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Rock Island. In Chicago, Burlington Trailways departs to Rock Island from Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St and no other station. In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways arrives at Augustana College and no other station.
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Chicago to Rock Island takes 3 hours and 5 minutes , while the fastest available Burlington Trailways trip will get you to Rock Island in 2 hours and 55 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 2 trips per day and you could expect to pay for a weekend getaway to Rock Island.
The coach takes an average of 3 hours and 5 minutes to cover the 154 miles from Chicago to Rock Island. However, the fastest coach only takes 2 hours and 55 minutes. It's the perfect amount of time to take a nap, get some work done, or watch a movie. Keep in mind that your actual coach may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Sunday tends to be the busiest day for coaches, as many passengers take the coach to Rock Island at the end of the week. If you are planning to travel on a Sunday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Monday is typically the least busy day for coach travel on this route. For a less crowded trip, try to book your coach travel for the beginning of the week.
The first coach leaves at 06:00 and the last coach leaves at 11:00. To see the times for all coaches from Chicago to Rock Island, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
There are usually only 2 coaches per day from Chicago to Rock Island. Both of these are direct coaches, meaning that you do not have to worry about transferring coaches at any point during your trip.
Need more travel options? Consider taking the train from Chicago to Rock Island; ticket prices start at €39.48.
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Image credit: Jeramey Jannene
Link to image attributionMost coaches depart from the main station in Chicago.
Bus Station - 630 W Harrison St
All coaches from Chicago arrive at one main station in Rock Island.
Augustana College
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