There are 5 ways to get from Chicago to Colona by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak StationSouthwest Chief / ...
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Colona
3h 18m$121–219Drive 160.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Colona160.5 mi
2h 41m$30–43Train, bus, line 30 bus
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Take the bus from Naperville, IL to Moline, IL
- Take the bus from Centre Station to 5 St & 5 Ave30
6h 5m$39–81Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)ORD - MLI
3h 4m$60–282Bus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center StationGreyhound US0155S / ...
6h 8m$34–93
Chicago to Colona by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Colona is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Colona is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Chicago station to Colona. However, there are services departing from Chicago Bus Station and arriving at 5 St & 5 Ave via Centre Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 8m.
The distance between Chicago and Colona is 202 miles. The road distance is 161.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Colona without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 18m and costs $120 - $220.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Chicago to Colona, including transfers.
Chicago to Colona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Chicago Bus Station.
The best way to get from Chicago to Colona is to fly which takes 3h 4m and costs $55 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $95 and takes 6h 8m.
Chicago to Colona bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Moline Center Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Colona is 161 miles. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Chicago to Colona.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Colona, IL, USA?
American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $30–95 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Burlington Trailways also services this route once daily.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–250
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–100
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 312-322-6777
- Website
- metra.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $3–6
- Website
- https://metra.com
- Phone
- +1 (319) 753-2864
- info@burlingtontrailways.com
- Website
- burlingtontrailways.com
Bus from Naperville, IL to Moline, IL
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–75
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $35–55
- Flexible Fares
- $50–75
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–93
- Website
- https://burlingtontrailways.com
- Saver Fares
- $40–60
- Flexible Fares
- $55–85
- Saver Fare
- $68
- Flex Fare
- $93
- Phone
- +1 309-788-3360
- Website
- metroqc.com
Bus from Centre Station to 5 St & 5 Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $1
- Website
- https://www.metroqc.com
- Adult Cash Fare
- $1
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- ifsr@greyhound.com
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $30–95
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Estimated price
- $90–120
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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