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How to get fromBuffalo to Rock Islandby plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Buffalo to Rock Island by plane, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane BUF - MLI
    7h 14m
    $74–404

  2. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    16h 35m
    $312–752

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    17h 10m
    $115–185

  4. Drive  681.1 mi

    1. Drive from Buffalo to Rock Islandcar car 681.1 mi
    11h 34m
    $125–180

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

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (ROC) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ROC - MLI
    8h 37m
    $131–644

  6. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane BUF - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    9h 37m
    $192–362

  7. Fly Buffalo Niagara International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane BUF - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    10h 6m
    $205–355

  8. Bus to Toronto Pearson International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Buffalo to Mississaugabus bus
    2. Fly from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane YYZ - MLI
    10h 42m
    $83–391

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Buffalo Depew Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Lake Shore Limited
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    17h 29m
    $160–517

Buffalo to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration17h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$115Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 633.1 mi
  • Duration: 7h 14m

What companies run services between Buffalo, NY, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Buffalo Niagara International Airport (BUF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buffalo to Davenport via Cleveland Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 17h 10m.

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