First Charter Bus Rental - Chicago - West Reviews 141

TrustScore 4 out of 5

4.1

4155 W Chicago Ave, 60651-3623 Chicago, IL, US


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We've been renting from bus companies for 20 years. This is by far the best company we've ever used. They are punctual, polite & have great customer service at a great price.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The bus was perfectly on time for pick up in the morning and from the location in the afternoon. This made everything for our day run smoothly. Only comment would be to get a phone call when the bus... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I booked a bus for a Christmas bar crawl. First Charter made it easy to get a quote and book. Our driver, Andy, was punctual, helpful, and friendly throughout our entire day. They weren't the cheapest... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Buses were on time both leaving school and leaving the museum to return to school. They allowed students to leave backpacks on the bus which was a big help. THANK YOU to both of our drivers and First... See more


Company details

  1. Bus and Coach Company
  2. Bus Charter

About First Charter Bus Rental - Chicago - West

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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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  • 4155 W Chicago Ave, 60651-3623, Chicago, IL, United States

  • 800-204-4362

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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First Charter Bus provided outstanding…

First Charter Bus provided outstanding service, shuttling our guests from our wedding venue to the hotels. The drivers were prompt, courteous, and helpful. The rates are so competitive, but the service is 5-Star all the way.

March 3, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience!

First Charter made our group outing so smooth! Janelle, our bus driver, was amazing and on point! She had our back and got us to & from our event in a manner that was stress free. She was on time, communicative, and I couldn't have asked for anything more! I will definitely be going with First Charter in the future for any other trips!

February 12, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

Great service. They were very prompt, finished the trip without any issues, and we’re very repairing since to any questions about missing items. I highly recommend this service.

January 23, 2022
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We rented the bus to take our group of…

We rented the bus to take our group of neighbors (kids and parents) to the zoo lights. First charter was easy to schedule, our driver was professional and courteous and he took the hassle out of driving and parking at a busy holiday event.

December 19, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Awesome experience!

I had a great experience! In preparing for the trip, the customer service was quick and responsive. Then, the driver was prompt, kind, and responsive (not to mention a great driver!) Highly recommend.

December 19, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Driver was on time

Driver was on time, very helpful, assisting mothers and small children as needed. There was a minor accident on the way, not our driver fault- car run into the bus - driver was very professional and made this unpleasant experience much less stressful for everybody. We really appreciate it!

December 15, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

OUTSTANDING!

Extremely satisfied with this service. The booking was simple and our driver was punctual and very pleasant! Thank you for serving our field trip!

December 8, 2021
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

We were mostly happy with the decision…

We were mostly happy with the decision to use First Charter. The communication process early on was very seamless and the buses did arrive at the locations at the agreed upon times. The reason I had to rate this lower is because our wedding had to begin late because one of the drivers continued to make wrong turns. For a route that should have been a fairly direct 15 minute drive, we were very surprised by this and expected the driver to know the route we had requested. Ultimately, this through off the schedule for our wedding and cut into time we paid for the band to play.

November 19, 2021
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had confirmed and ordered 3 school…

I had confirmed and ordered 3 school buses to drive guests from my hotel to my wedding venue to leave the hotel no later than 5:45 for a 15 min drive for a 6:30 ceremony. First bus didn't show up until 6:25 with the others not until 6:45 delaying my whole wedding almost an hour. Very poor communication day of.

October 17, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Besides not guaranteeing a driver in…

Besides not guaranteeing a driver in the beginning of the process, the entire experience was great. Darnell (sp) the driver was great and I would highly recommend him again. He was on time, flexible, assisted with the passengers and our equipment and was perfect for our group

September 27, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This bus company was excellent

This bus company was excellent! I booked at the last minute and they were able to accomodate our request, and the turn around time took less than 24 hours. Thank you First Charter!!!!

September 27, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Service and Wonderfully Kind!

The First Student drivers who picked my group up were absolutely wonderful. We had a brunch wedding celebration at the Peggy Notebaert Museum and needed transportation to the riverwalk for an afternoon boat cruise. I booked about a month in advance and they were so helpful during the booking process both over email and the phone. For a fifteen minute ride to and from, it was a great, affordable option compared to a luxury bus or trolley. Both drivers were so kind and navigated the very busy city streets on a Saturday seamlessly. I can’t recommend them enough. Thank you so much, First Student!

September 26, 2021
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent experience with the entire team.

Thank you for being on time!
We hired two busses, both the drivers were very decent and professional.
Definitely you got all my future business.
Must mention about Jessica at the office in Naperville who confirmed my booking.
She was very helpful, knowledgeable and detailed. A true professional who listened well and suggested options to accommodate our needs.
Thank you !!!

August 20, 2021

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