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How to get fromCarbondale to Rock Islandby plane, train, taxi, bus (Amtrak, Flixbus, Greyhound), car, or bus

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

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  1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport

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    1. Fly from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MWA - MLI
    5h 49m
    $90–391

  2. Drive  323.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Carbondale to Rock Islandcar car 323.3 mi
    6h 30m
    $59–86

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Carbondale 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
    10h 15m
    $396–572

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Carbondale to St. Louisbus bus
    2. Take the bus from St Louis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    14h 35m
    $95–153

  5. Drive to Barkley Regional Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Carbondale to Barkley Regional Airport (PAH)car car
    2. Fly from Barkley Regional Airport (PAH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane PAH - MLI
    7h 2m
    $74–380

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Saluki / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    11h 9m
    $201–312

Carbondale to Rock Island by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration14h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 290.2 mi
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

American Airlines flies from Williamson County Regional Airport (MWA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carbondale to Davenport via St. Louis, St Louis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 14h 35m.

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