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How to get fromBirmingham to Rock Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Birmingham to Rock Island by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), car, bus, or train

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  1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport

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    1. Fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BHM - MLI
    5h 42m
    $117–570

  2. Drive to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Birmingham to Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV)car car
    2. Fly from Huntsville International Airport-Carl T Jones Field (HSV) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane HSV - MLI
    7h 30m
    $103–495

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    19h 45m
    $124–249

  4. Drive 686.8 mi

    1. Drive from Birmingham to Rock Islandcar car 686.8 mi
    13h 2m
    $126–181

  5. Bus via Bloomington

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Nashville Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nashville Bus Station to Bloomingtonbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bloomington to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    21h 25m
    $129–239

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    23h 34m
    $164–332

Birmingham to Rock Island by bus

Calendar28Weekly Buses
Duration19h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket$124Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 597.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Birmingham, AL, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Birmingham–Shuttlesworth International Airport (BHM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Birmingham Intermodal Facility to Davenport via Nashville Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 19h 45m.

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