Explore Illinois

Ever want to explore Illinois but lack the resources to get out check out other corners of the state?

Are you looking to explore Illinois? Maybe you’re a college student who can’t afford to own and maintain a vehicle while pursuing your degree. With the resources of the Reagan Mass Transit District, you will find an affordable way to travel the state and beyond using Greyhound routes and public transportation.

The Reagan Mass Transit District Western Route Chicago–Davenport along Interstate 88 is facilitated every day with two round trips by Greyhound Connect buses all year long. This route includes stops at different cities along the stretch between Chicago, Illinois and Davenport, Iowa. Other stops include Aurora/Naperville, DeKalb (NIU Campus), Rochelle, Dixon, East Moline and Davenport, Iowa. Greyhound operates this route with two full round trips every day.

The Reagan Mass Transit District Southern Route Chicago–Danville utilizes Interstate 90, I-39, and I-74 to includes stops in Chicago, Elgin, Rockford, Rochelle, Oglesby, Bloomington/Normal, Champaign, and Danville. Maybe your child attends Illinois State University in Bloomington/Normal or the University of Illinois in Champaign. This route is an affordable solution for getting to the campus and back home. Let someone else do the driving to see your child at one of the universities on this route, so you can sit back and relax and enjoy the ride.

If your aspirations are to travel to the West or East Coast of the United States, both of these Greyhound Connect routes can get you started in the direction you wish to travel. Connections within Greyhound will be required. To plan your trip, use www.greyhound.com. We recommend you do a search on the Internet for promo codes that may reduce the final cost of your ticket.

Regardless of where you live, local public transportation systems can connect you to one of the Greyhound Connect routes. Ask your local public transportation provider how to use the Greyhound Connect routes in Illinois.