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Journey Information
There is one daily bus from Bowling Green to Rock Island. Traveling by bus from Bowling Green to Rock Island usually takes around 8 hours and 40 minutes, but some buses might arrive slightly earlier or later than scheduled depending on traffic conditions.
| Distance | 153 mi (247 km) |
| Shortest duration | 8h 40m |
| Cheapest price | $68.00 |
| Most frequent service | Burlington Trailways |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Bowling Green to Rock Island?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Bowling Green to Rock Island. Burlington Trailways is the only company that has bus schedules available to search and book at the moment. It only makes the trip once a day on most days.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burlington Trailways | 1 | 8h 40m | $68.13 |
Book Burlington Trailways from Bowling Green to Rock Island from $68. Typically there is one Burlington Trailways schedule per day from Bowling Green to Rock Island and you can expect on average to pay for a Burlington Trailways ticket to Rock Island. In Bowling Green, Burlington Trailways departs to Rock Island from Ayerco 35 . In Rock Island, Burlington Trailways arrives at Augustana College .
An average trip on Burlington Trailways from Bowling Green to Rock Island takes 8 hours and 40 minutes .
On weekends, Burlington Trailways offers 1 trip per day and you could expect to pay for a one way ticket for your weekend getaway trip to Rock Island.
Frequently Asked Questions
The bus takes an average of 8 hours and 40 minutes to cover the 153 miles from Bowling Green to Rock Island. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
Thursday is usually the day of the week when buses are busiest. If you are planning to travel on a Thursday, you should make sure to book tickets well in advance as they may sell out.
On the other hand, Saturday is typically the least busy day for bus travel on this route. If you’re looking for a little extra space, a Saturday ticket is the way to go.
There is usually only one bus per day from Bowling Green to Rock Island. It leaves the station in Bowling Green at 8:00am each day. The time might vary for specific dates, so be sure to search on Wanderu for the most up-to-date information.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Bowling Green?
Main departure station: Ayerco 35
Most buses depart from the main station in Bowling Green.
All bus stations in Bowling Green:
Ayerco 35
Where does the bus arrive in Rock Island?
Main arrival station: Augustana College
All buses from Bowling Green arrive at one main station in Rock Island.
All bus stations in Rock Island:
Augustana College
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