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 23m.

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 23m and costs $23 - $35.

Is there a direct bus between Normal and Rock Island?

No, there is no direct bus from Normal to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Bloomington and arriving at Davenport via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.

How far is it from Normal to Rock Island?

The distance between Normal and Rock Island is 335 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 taxi which takes 7h 4m and costs $150 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m 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 23m to drive from Normal to Rock Island.

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

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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, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Normal to Rock Island by train, taxi, 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, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain
2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi
7h 4m
$151–282
Drive 130.8 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Normal to Rock Islandcar 130.8 mi
2h 23m
$24–35
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bloomington-Normal to Chicago Union Stationtrain Lincoln Service / ...
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 58m
$44–127
Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
1. Take the bus from Watterson Commons to O'Hare International Terminal 2bus Peoria line
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
9h 39m
$80–133
Bus (Greyhound)
1. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus Greyhound US0145S
2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
11h 5m
$62–112

Normal to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

26Weekly Services

7h 58mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 332.6 mi
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a bus from Watterson Commons to Davenport via O'Hare International Terminal 2, O'Hare, UIC-Halsted, 900 W Harrison, Jefferson & Harrison, and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 39m.

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