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How to get fromDes Plaines to Rock Islandby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Des Plaines to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, bus, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    4h 49m
    $32–58

  2. Drive 159.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Des Plaines to Rock Islandcar car 159.1 mi
    3h 11m
    $29–42

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport, line 10 bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    2. Take the bus from Centre Station to Districtbus bus
    3h 49m
    $37–262

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Napervilletrain train Bnsf
    2. Take the bus from Naperville to Davenportbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    5h 22m

  5. Fly to Burlington Municipal Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL)plane plane ORD - BRL
    2. Drive from Burlington Municipal Airport (BRL) to Rock Islandcar car
    4h 19m
    $68–150

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane ORD - CID
    2. Take the bus from Cedar Rapids to Davenportbus bus
    5h 13m

Des Plaines to Rock Island by train and bus

Calendar45Weekly Services
Duration4h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.4 mi
  • Duration: 4h 49m

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

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport 4 times a day. Tickets cost $25–50 and the journey takes 3h. Greyhound-us also services this route 3 times a day.

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