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Since 1940, Tri-State Travel has been combining comfort and authenticity to bring you memorable travel experiences to the world's most desired destinations. The Tri-State Travel collection has expanded to include dozens of guaranteed departure trips, multi-day tours as well as our popular one-day trips departing from Galena, IL and the Quad Cities. We continue to provide the best charter bus services for groups, schools and universities. It is our commitment to service that reaffirms Tri-State Travel as the most trusted name in local and global travel today.

Charter Bus Trips and Complete Tour Packages

Tri-State Travel offers one-day and multi-day bus trips, extended guarantee departure tours, charter bus services, and group travel packages. We serve schools, universities, bank clubs, athletic teams, corporate conventions, weddings and other large groups in the Midwest.
Tri-State Travel is a family owned business that began in 1940. The Hillard Family has maintained a tradition of excellence in everything we do. We consistently go above and beyond the call-of-duty to assure your travel experience will be unforgettable and enjoyable.

Our professional tour guides and operators provide unmatched expertise in planning and coordinating travel throughout North America, as well as through our partner organizations for worldwide travel.

Our current fleet of top-of-the-line motorcoaches consistently ranks among the best in North America. Our fully escorted travel packages, for both individuals and groups, throughout Illinois, Iowa & Wisconsin, set the standard in luxury motorcoach travel.



Around the Corner or Around the World

Our expertise extends well beyond luxury motorcoach travel and helps us create a memorable travel experience for you to exciting worldwide destinations. Contact our offices in Galena IL and Davenport IA for more information about our tour packages and charter bus services. 800-779-4869


"Love traveling with Tri-State. Great escorts, excellent drivers and lots of fun. We will see you again."

- from Northwest Illinois travelers

"This was a great trip. We have been to Chicago many times and still we saw things we had never done before."

- from a Dubuque, IA couple

Fantastic tour. Superb tour director & driver. Trip planner scheduled a fabulous trip.

Dale R.

I work at the Stephenson County Farm Bureau in Freeport. We have used Tri-State Travel's transportation services for at least two bus trips per year for almost 14 years. Our members have never been disappointed. Cindy and Jack are both gems to work with!

Marlie F.

We used a Tri State trolley for transportation for our wedding party. They were professional and the trolley was great!

Laura B.



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