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

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There are 5 ways to get from Dayton 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 Dayton (DAY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane DAY - MLI
    6h 44m
    $54–344

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Chicagobus bus Columbus-Chicago / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    13h 41m
    $69–117

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis 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 59m
    $248–413

  4. Drive  410.6 mi

    1. Drive from Dayton to Rock Islandcar car 410.6 mi
    7h 10m
    $75–109

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Dayton Trotwood Bus Station to Indianapolis Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    14h 55m
    $95–193

Dayton to Rock Island by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration13h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket$69Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.6 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Dayton (DAY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wright Stop Plaza - N.B. to Davenport via Salem Av @ Marathon Gas Station, Dayton Trotwood Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 13h 41m.

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