There are 3 ways to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Des Moines to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus Greyhound US0155S
5h 22m$88–124Drive 218.3 mi
cheapest- Drive from Des Moines to Rock Fallscar 218.3 mi
3h 42m$40–58Fly, bus
- Fly from Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DSM - MLI
- Take the bus from Moline Center Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Centerbus
7h 24m$150–546
Des Moines (DSM) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls is to drive which costs $40 - $60 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls is to drive which takes 3h 42m and costs $40 - $60.
No, there is no direct bus from Des Moines to Rock Falls. However, there are services departing from Des Moines and arriving at Dixon Reagan Transit Center via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Des Moines and Rock Falls is 259 miles. The road distance is 219.6 miles.
The best way to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls without a car is to bus which takes 5h 22m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Des Moines to Rock Falls, including transfers.
Des Moines to Rock Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Des Moines station.
Des Moines to Rock Falls bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Dixon Reagan Transit Center station.
Yes, the driving distance between Des Moines to Rock Falls is 220 miles. It takes approximately 3h 42m to drive from Des Moines to Rock Falls.
There are 12+ hotels available in Rock Falls.
What companies run services between Des Moines, IA, USA and Rock Falls, IL, USA?
Greyhound USA operates a bus from Des Moines to Dixon Reagan Transit Center once daily. Tickets cost $35–60 and the journey takes 5h 5m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Des Moines to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Des Moines to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Des Moines to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Moline Center Station to Dixon Reagan Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–17
- Website
- Greyhound
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