OBSCURE SUBURBAN/INTERURBAN BUS LINES

ILLINOIS (DANVILLE)

Mostly a sampling of bus companies listed in the 1952 Mass Transportation's Directory.

Additional bus companies, listed as existing during additional years or decades, are mentioned in old City Directories, and in the WPA American Guide Series of state guidebooks.


THE MOST OBSCURE BUS COMPANIES

Bee Line Transit Corp. - began operations in 1939, connected Danville with Westville, Georgetown, Batestown, Tilton, was first company formed by Giacoma brothers to become part of American Transit Corp. In 1964 acquired local Danville bus system from Danville City Lines/National City Lines.

Hoopeston Bus Co. - connected Danville with Hoopeston, city service in Hoopeston, existed in 1950's.


INTERCITY BUS COMPANIES PROVIDING SUBURBAN SERVICE

Illini Swallow Lines


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