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Bus driver was on time got us everywhere we wanted to very friendly driver. The only bad thing about my experience was the seats are very small and the aisle is smaller. 😢
Went well, buses showed up on time. We will use First Student again.
Loved working with first student! They responded within 12 hours. They were on time and professional. We had an entire wedding party and their plus ones on the bus. The driver was patient and kind! Th... See more
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About First Charter Bus Rental - Cahokia, IL
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Think Yellow for your next event.
From field trips and party buses to corporate events and conventions to national organizations and non-profits, choosing yellow is the fun and flexible choice for all types of groups and destinations. School bus rental prices range from $85 to $125* per hour.
First Student is North America’s largest and most trusted provider of chartered yellow school bus transportation because we have the best drivers, buses and customer service.
The best buses
Because we have North America’s largest fleet, we are able to provide you with the best, newest and cleanest buses in the industry.
The best drivers
Most of your experience comes down to the driver, and we take our responsibility to provide you with a safe, respectful and caring professional driver, very seriously. We have a thorough screening and selection process to ensure we hire only the best and a continual training program to make them even better.
The best customer service
First Student has dedicated charter centers across North America, staffed with transportation professionals who know your region and are ready to partner with you on your most complex transportation needs.
*Location prices vary. Minimum trip time and other restrictions may apply.
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1700 Jerome Lane, 62206, Cahokia, IL, United States
- 800-204-4362
4.1
Great
17 reviews
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Our driver made the difference
Our driver made the difference. She was great and made our trip great. Everything else just fell into place. She set the tone for our day.
June 13, 2025
First Charter should be your GO TO for Bus Rentals
First off , I appreciate the quick response to my online request. Next, I had to call in because I needed a larger bus and that was easy as well as being able to make payment while discussing the change .
THE BEST was the bus driver ( Antoinette ) ! A funtastic woman who arrived early , got us to our destination on time while playing the local hockey game and then some great tunes. She returned us back expendiently and was a tremendous person to work with. I will ask for her again without a doubt.
April 16, 2025
Bus driver was on time got us…
Bus driver was on time got us everywhere we wanted to very friendly driver. The only bad thing about my experience was the seats are very small and the aisle is smaller. 😢
February 20, 2023
Loved working with first student
Loved working with first student! They responded within 12 hours. They were on time and professional. We had an entire wedding party and their plus ones on the bus. The driver was patient and kind! They helped make the day amazing! Thank you for taking us to and from our pictures. We even snapped a few pictures on the bus.
October 22, 2022
I have been billed twice
I have been billed twice. No one calls back. In my charge companies hands
October 14, 2022
We love our 3 bus drivers!
We love our 3 bus drivers!! Same drivers 2 years in a row. They were prompt, delivered us safely, and were a joy to be around! We hope they get our trip again next year!!
September 9, 2022
Great price
Great price! Great communication! Professional service! We will definitely use this company again.
September 4, 2022
Great experience
Great experience! Laura was great will book again whenever we need transportation!
September 10, 2022
Our service was 5 stars
Our service was 5 stars. We had the nicest driver who was so helpful. She went above and beyond to make our guests be sure we all arrived safely. We could not be more happy with First Charter Bus Rental.
May 16, 2022
Our bus driver was right on time
Our bus driver was right on time, courteous, and very safety oriented!
March 16, 2020
Unprompted review
Regina was timely
Regina was timely, very nice and willing to do all that we required. The bus was very neat and clean allowing us to enjoy the experience and create freely.
March 9, 2020
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The bus on time to the party
The bus on time to the party. The driver called and introduced himself. He was nice to my guests. Attentive to the job at hand. He was wonderful
October 28, 2019
Unprompted review
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Glad to be a part of your team...Thanks for trusting us on your big day!
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