First Charter Bus Rental - Hodgkins Reviews 99

TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

4.7

8600 W. 67th Street, 60525 Hodgkins, IL, US


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The bus driver, Mike, was awesome. He was accommodating and made sure that the wedding party arrived on time.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had overestimated how long it would take our students to go through the museum, and we were finished earlier than planned. The bus drivers were very easy to work with and flexible, and were able to... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I've used first charter for years. I had a recent bad experience with them (no show for a wedding). I decided to give them another shot. I'm so glad I did. Don was professional and friendly and kint!

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

We purchased 3 buses for our field trip for a 148 people and only two buses showed up. No one called to tell us ahead of time, no one offered to sent another bus.


Company details

  1. Bus and Coach Company
  2. Bus Charter

About First Charter Bus Rental - Hodgkins

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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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  • 8600 W. 67th Street, 60525, Hodgkins, IL, United States

  • 800-204-4362

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TrustScore 4.5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Field Trip

The drivers were all very cooperative and helpful. We had 5 buses! When I called customer service at the facility, we used the people were very accommodating.

October 16, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great bus driver

The bus driver, Mike Shenault, was excellent. He arrived early and was very courteous and polite throughout. The bus was clean and comfortable.
I'm very pleased overall.

July 11, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Stephanie was amazing to work with…

Stephanie was amazing to work with reserving the bus, and Mario is the best bus driver in the world! Even the teachers I booked the bus for commented on how great he was!!!!! First Student is my favorite bus company. Very professional and reliable.

February 15, 2023
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service

I had overestimated how long it would take our students to go through the museum, and we were finished earlier than planned. The bus drivers were very easy to work with and flexible, and were able to pick us up early. The drivers and busses were excellent, on time, and clean. We'll definitely be calling you again.

December 15, 2022
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I had reached out to book with you all…

I had reached out to book with you all and spoke with a very nice lady who set up my reservation for my WEDDING. Based on that conversation and receiving the CONFIRMATION email I felt we were ready to go. Booked a bus for 8 hours to take guests from the hotel to the venue and then at the end of the night to take guests from the venue to the hotel...this is where the problem began. The bus NEVER SHOWED!!! We had called and called the after hours number. There were two numbers to call, one was out of service and one never called back. We had left dozens of messages. We are now 4 days past and still have not had a return call from ANYONE! We left messages on the regular phone number, tried calling again during business hours, and still HAVE NOT HAD A RETURN CALL! Even when our credit card was already charged for the service and still have the audacity to send a customer service review. If I could give negative stars I would.

With no transportation our WEDDING CEREMONY WAS DELAYED.

What kind of after hours number is provided and doesn't respond all and provides a number not in service?!

This is the absolute WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE!! I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND YOUR SERVICE TO ANYONE! ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE!

October 15, 2022

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