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

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There are 7 ways to get from Boston to Rock Island by ferry, plane, train, bus, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or car

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  1. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOS - MLI
    8h 17m
    $101–502

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Boston to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    28h 1m
    $279–637

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Newark Penn Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    31h 30m
    $196–319

  4. Drive  1,130.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Rock Islandcar car 1,130.3 mi
    19h 19m
    $207–298

  5. Bus to Manchester Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Boston to Boston Manchester Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MHT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MHT - MLI
    9h 45m
    $140–714

  6. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    10h 42m
    $119–510

  7. Ferry to Boston Logan Airport, fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Long Wharf to Logan Airport Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BOS - ORD
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    11h 4m
    $637–963

Boston to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$279Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,014.6 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Boston, MA, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Boston to Davenport via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 31h 30m.

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