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

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

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  1. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BOS - MLI
    6h 43m
    $97–446

  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
    $363–716

  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
    28h 10m
    $187–340

  4. Drive 1,130.3 mi

    1. Drive from Boston to Rock Islandcar car 1,130.3 mi
    19h 20m
    $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
    8h 43m
    $110–567

  6. Fly Boston Logan Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BOS - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    9h 4m
    $113–457

Boston to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$363Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,011.9 mi
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Boston Logan Airport (BOS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Boston to Davenport via Newark Penn Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 10m.

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