What is the cheapest way to get from Normal to Rock Island?

The cheapest way to get from Normal to Rock Island is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Normal to Rock Island?

The fastest way to get from Normal to Rock Island is to drive which takes 2h 22m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Rock Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal station to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Uptown Station and arriving at Davenport via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center and Naperville Amtrak Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Normal to Rock Island?

The distance between Normal and Rock Island is 295 miles. The road distance is 131.6 miles.

How do I travel from Normal to Rock Island without a car?

The best way to get from Normal to Rock Island without a car is to train and bus which takes 6h 27m and costs $45 - $260.

How long does it take to get from Normal to Rock Island?

It takes approximately 6h 27m to get from Normal to Rock Island, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Normal to Rock Island bus from?

Normal to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Bloomington station.

Where does the Normal to Rock Island bus arrive?

Normal to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.

Can I drive from Normal to Rock Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Normal to Rock Island is 132 miles. It takes approximately 2h 22m to drive from Normal to Rock Island.

How do I get a bus ticket from Normal to Rock Island?

Book your Normal to Rock Island bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rock Island?

There are 94+ hotels available in Rock Island.

Normal to Rock Island - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Rock Island by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union StationLincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DavenportGreyhound US0123 / ...
6h 27m
$48–254
Drive 130.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Rock Island130.8 mi
2h 22m
$24–35
Train, bus via Naperville
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Station
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Naperville
3. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to Davenport
6h 57m
$56–245
Bus via Naperville
1. Take the bus from Uptown Station to Oakbrook MallPeoria line
2. Take the bus from Naperville Amtrak Station to DavenportChicago
7h 21m
$82–139
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus StationGreyhound US0145S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to DavenportGreyhound US0123 / ...
9h 34m
$63–142

Normal to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

38Weekly Services

6h 27mAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Distance: 292.8 mi
Duration: 6h 27m

What companies run services between Normal, IL, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Uptown Station to Davenport via Oak Brook Center / Macy's, Yorktown Center, and Naperville Amtrak Station in around 7h 21m.

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