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

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There are 5 ways to get from Columbus to Rock Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

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    1. Fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CMH - MLI
    7h 16m
    $79–455

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Columbus to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 2511 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    13h
    $82–146

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    13h 13m
    $281–479

  4. Drive 454.6 mi

    1. Drive from Columbus to Rock Islandcar car 454.6 mi
    8h 45m
    $83–120

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Columbus - Mound St to Toledobus bus
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    14h 7m
    $117–254

Columbus to Rock Island by bus

Calendar15Weekly Buses
Duration13hAverage Duration
Ticket$82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.9 mi
  • Duration: 7h 16m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Columbus to Davenport via Chicago Bus Station in around 13h.

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