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Rock Falls travel guide

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You're Going to Love Rock Falls

With a population of 9,266, Rock Falls is a must-see destination in Illinois, United States. Rock Falls deserves at least 2 full days for you to see its main sights.

When to visit Rock Falls

Rock Falls in November
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel
Rock Falls in November
Estimated hotel price
$69
1 night at 3-star hotel

How to Get to Rock Falls

Plane

Although Rock Falls doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 48 miles from Rock Falls. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rock Falls departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rock Falls. The train journey from Rock Falls to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rock Falls is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 106 miles from Rock Falls. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rock Falls, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Rock Falls takes 135 miles and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 210 miles.

Plane

Although Rock Falls doesn’t have its own airport, you can fly to Moline Quad-City (MLI), which is located 48 miles from Rock Falls. Chicago O'Hare Airport is the most popular, with regular flights from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Cathay Pacific and other airlines departing from the United States. The shortest domestic flight to Rock Falls departs from Atlanta and takes around 2h 03m.

Train

Amtrak is the only carrier operating train routes to Rock Falls. The train journey from Rock Falls to Milwaukee takes 1h 19m and costs around $21 for a one-way ticket. When coming by train from Bloomington, expect to pay about $13 for a 2h 19m trip.

Car

Another option to get to Rock Falls is to pick up a car rental from Chicago, which is about 106 miles from Rock Falls. You’ll find branches of Routes Car & Truck Rentals and Turo, among others, in Chicago.

Bus

Several bus lines operate bus routes to Rock Falls, including Amtrak, Greyhound and Bus. From Champaign, the bus ride to Rock Falls takes 135 miles and will cost you around $250. From Monona, the ticket costs about $86 for a journey of 210 miles.

Airports near Rock Falls

ORDChicago O'Hare Intl
MSNMadison Truax Field
MLIMoline Quad-City

Airlines serving Rock Falls

Lufthansa
Good (7,054 reviews)
KLM
Good (1,337 reviews)
British Airways
Good (6,851 reviews)
Delta
Excellent (7,937 reviews)
SWISS
Good (1,589 reviews)
Turkish Airlines
Good (3,791 reviews)
Iberia
Good (2,703 reviews)
Air France
Good (1,448 reviews)
Austrian Airlines
Good (781 reviews)
United Airlines
Good (8,700 reviews)
Emirates
Excellent (3,221 reviews)
Qatar Airways
Good (3,567 reviews)
Air Canada
Good (9,264 reviews)
Scandinavian Airlines
Good (1,349 reviews)
Brussels Airlines
Good (346 reviews)
LOT
Good (1,070 reviews)
Alaska Airlines
Excellent (9,983 reviews)
Finnair
Good (1,275 reviews)
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Good (1,855 reviews)
Etihad Airways
Good (1,205 reviews)
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Where to stay in popular areas of Rock Falls

Most booked hotels in Rock Falls

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Rock Falls
2 stars
Excellent (9.2, 152 reviews)
$165+
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Paddle Wheel Inn
2 stars
Excellent (8.5, 352 reviews)
$79+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Rock Falls Sterling Area
2 stars
Good (6.7, 193 reviews)
$71+
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Quality Inn and Suites Dixon near I-88
2 stars
Good (6.5, 238 reviews)
$122+
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All Seasons Motel
2 stars
Okay (5.9, 22 reviews)
$74+
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Super 8 by Wyndham Dixon
2 stars
Good (6.2, 176 reviews)
$82+
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Renting a car in Rock Falls

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rock Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

Expect to pay $3.41 per gallon in Rock Falls (average price from the past 30 days). Depending on the size of your rental car, filling up the tank will cost between $40.88 and $54.51.

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