There are 4 ways to get from Chicago to Eldridge by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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 Stationtrain Southwest Chief / ...
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Eldridgetaxi
3h 54m$155–240Drive 174.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Chicago to Eldridgecar 174.3 mi
2h 57m$32–46Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Stationbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
4h 33m$57–94Fly
- Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane ORD - MLI
3h 14m$72–305
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Eldridge is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 2h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Chicago to Eldridge is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Chicago and Eldridge is 220 miles. The road distance is 175.4 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eldridge without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 54m and costs $150 - $240.
It takes approximately 3h 54m to get from Chicago to Eldridge, including transfers.
The best way to get from Chicago to Eldridge is to bus which takes 4h 33m and costs $55 - $95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $310 and takes 3h 14m.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Eldridge is 175 miles. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Chicago to Eldridge.
There are 94+ hotels available in Eldridge.
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Eldridge, IA, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Moline Center Station 3 times a day. Tickets cost $27–55 and the journey takes 4h 15m. Alternatively, American Airlines and United Airlines fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–250
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
- $24–80
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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
- $27–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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