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About Burlington Trailways

Burlington Trailways is an intercity passenger bus service that provides daily transportation to and from 44 cities across Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Missouri and Nebraska. Due to its wide network of coverage, the carrier conducts 263 trips every day, with ticket prices ranging from $14.00 to $225.00. Some of the major cities that Burlington Trailways offers transportation to include Chicago, Denver, Indianapolis, Omaha, and St. Louis.

Founded in 1929, Burlington Trailways is part of the Trailways Transportation System, an alliance of about 70 independent bus companies, including Adirondack Trailways and Fullington Trailways. Trailways motor coaches are preferred by travelers because of their high-end amenities that feature satellite TV, free WiFi, and power outlets at every seat.

**2022** Best Wi-Fi Best Ground Travel Provider in the Midwest Best COVID-19 Safety Measures Most Helpful Crew

2022
Best Wi-Fi
Best Ground Travel Provider in the Midwest
Best COVID-19 Safety Measures
Most Helpful Crew

Burlington Trailways Amenities

Air conditioningAir conditioning
RestroomRestroom
Power outletPower outlet
WiFiWiFi

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Burlington Trailways bus coverage

Daily Trips263
stations45
cities44
countries1

What travelers are saying about Burlington Trailways

Here’s what Wanderu users who have booked trips with Burlington Trailways had to say about their travel experience.

Traveling During COVID-19

“They took COVID safety precautions seriously.”
based on 88 reviews

Onboard Experience

“The WiFi actually worked for the entire trip”
based on 97 reviews
“I’ll travel with them again just for the staff!”
based on 120 reviews
“Really cheap tickets and really good service.”
based on 116 reviews
“The bus got there on time.”
based on 139 reviews
“Seats were really comfy and spacious”
based on 116 reviews
“The bus was almost suspiciously clean”
based on 136 reviews

Burlington Trailways reviews from Wanderu customers

Overall review score for Burlington Trailways

(Based on 180 reviews)

4.3
Ratings (Out of 5)
Comfort

3.9

Timeliness

4.5

Staff

4.3

Value

3.5

Condition

4.3

Burlington Trailways passenger reviews

5.0

Jose

December 30, 2024- Vacation

Chicago to Davenport

Pros: Great the staff was very helpful and polite. Safe driver. Cons: I wouldn't change nothing. Tips: Keep doing what you doing you are doing an amazing job.

5.0

Michael

May 27, 2024- Solo travel

Davenport to Chicago

Pros: Cozy. Cons: Extra departure options from Davenport.

5.0

Solyana

April 2, 2024- Couples trip

Chicago to Rock Island

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

Dasia

January 6, 2024- Solo travel

Chicago to Iowa City

Pros: The trip was nice. Cons: Nothing.

5.0

Sirilo

November 4, 2023- Visiting friends

Chicago to Iowa City

Just fine

Burlington Trailways Routes & Network

Burlington Trailways’s bus network features 1698 bus routes that connect 44 cities serving 45 stations. On average, Burlington Trailways performs about 263 bus trips every day. The top cities to which Burlington Trailways offers the highest number of daily bus service include Chicago and Rock Island.

Top Cities Served by Burlington Trailways

CityRouteEarliest busLatest bus
Chicago85:15 am4:15 am
Iowa City45:15 am4:15 am
Des Moines55:25 am4:35 am
Champaign45:15 am4:15 am
Davenport45:15 am4:15 am
Omaha65:25 am4:20 am
Normal45:15 am4:15 am
Indianapolis75:15 am4:15 am
Naperville25:15 am4:15 am

Most popular Burlington Trailways routes

The bus from Chicago to Rock Island is Burlington Trailways’s most popular route. Trips from Davenport to Chicago and Chicago to Des Moines are also highly popular.

Top Burlington Trailways routes

RouteDaily TripsDurationPrice
Chicago to Rock Island23h 5m$53
Davenport to Chicago43h 7m$40
Chicago to Des Moines49h 26m$92
Iowa City to Chicago34h 30m$47
Normal to Champaign10h 55m$24
Iowa City to Des Moines22h 8m$44
Champaign to Indianapolis12h 0m$44
Omaha to Chicago310h 43m$125
Naperville to Iowa City24h 5m$58

Burlington Trailways Cancellation Policy

Burlington Trailways tickets are non-refundable and cannot be cancelled, so please pay close attention to the details of the tickets you book.

You can exchange your Burlington Trailways bus ticket for a different travel date by speaking with Trailways staff at the bus station. There is a $20 USD ticket rescheduling fee, which must be paid in person to Trailways. Tickets are non-exchangeable after the bus’ scheduled departure time.

Wanderu also offers an affordable trip protection option by Allianz Global Assistance that you can purchase when booking your tickets. In addition to 24-hour assistance during your trip and coverage for lost or damaged baggage, trip protection can help you get your money back in case your travel plans change. You may be reimbursed for your bus ticket if you do not travel due to covered reasons such as illness, extreme weather, or required work shifts. If you need to change your ticket, you may also file a claim to have the Trailways change fee reimbursed.

Burlington Trailways Bus Guide & FAQs

Yes, Burlington Trailways offers WiFi on their buses. Although most trips with Burlington Trailways will have WiFi as advertised, some buses might not come equipped with WiFi and onboard WiFi can lose its connection in rural areas. We recommend you bring a book or download a movie just to play it safe. Burlington Trailways WiFi is generally best used for surfing the web, checking emails and chatting with friends; you shouldn’t count on the WiFi to binge watch your favorite show.

Yes, there are power outlets onboard Burlington Trailways buses. You can generally find one or two sockets per row of seats, so be a good traveller and check if your seat neighbor might want to charge up their devices as well. With the onboard power outlets, you can charge both a computer and USB devices with a USB power adapter that typically comes with most phones and tablets.

Since Burlington Trailways might sometimes use replacement bus vehicles, not all trips are guaranteed to have power points. We recommend to bring a power bank to charge your phone for all trips over 2 hours, just in case.

On a typical day, Burlington Trailways has 263 scheduled bus trips in total. However, the exact departure and arrival times vary depending on the day and route. The best way to find the exact schedule for your trip is to use the search tool on this page.

You are allowed to check one piece of baggage under the bus of up to 50 lbs (23 kg) for free. Your bag must have an identification tag that clearly shows your name and home address.

If you would like to check additional bags, please contact the carrier ahead of time at the phone number listed above.

Burlington Trailways has a comprehensive network of bus coverage across the Midwest. The carrier conducts daily trips to and from 44 cities in Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, Missouri, and Indiana. Burlington also offers service to Denver, CO, serving as a connection between the Midwest and the Rocky Mountains.

Yes, there are bathrooms on Burlington Trailways buses. The bathrooms are pretty basic and include a toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. Most bathrooms don’t have running water. As you will be using a bathroom on a moving vehicle, please use caution and hold on to a rail at all times.

All Burlington Trailways tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Yes, Burlington Trailways requires that all passengers have printed tickets to board the bus. When you book with Wanderu and activate your account, you will be able to easily find and download your tickets for most buses.

Unfortunately, no animals other than service animals are allowed onboard Burlington Trailways buses. If you need to travel with a service animal, it must be kept on a leash, or in a harness or carrier at all times.

Cheap Burlington Trailways tickets recently found on Wanderu

With 263 Burlington Trailways trips per day, there are a lot of great deals to uncover for the bargain hunter and Burlington Trailways tickets start at just $14.00. Check out some of the latest and greatest deals snatched up by Wanderu users.

How do I get the best deal on Burlington Trailways tickets?

Wanderu is the best place to score cheap Burlington Trailways tickets with the lowest available fares every day. Plus, you can compare Burlington Trailways prices with trips offered by other bus companies to be sure you’re getting the best deal on your tickets!

Pro travelers know that booking your ticket well in advance is key to finding the lowest price. Ticket prices normally go up the closer you get to the travel date, so don’t miss out on a good deal when you see one. If you can be flexible with your travel date, you can also get cheap tickets by traveling on weekdays instead of weekends.

When you’re ready to book, type your departure city and destination city in the search bar above, select your travel date, and let Wanderu work its magic to show you all of the best bus and train ticket prices available for your trip. Pick the ticket that’s best for your budget, schedule, and preferences, and complete the booking right on Wanderu to secure your great deal.

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