There are 6 ways to get from Duluth to Rock Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car
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Fly to Quad City International Airport
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DLH - MLI
7h 25m$63–354Bus
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus
13h 15m$112–190Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Duluth to St. Paulbus
- Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi
15h 32m$364–610Drive 417.2 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Rock Islandcar 417.2 mi
7h 56m$77–110Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane DLH - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
9h 58m$72–322Bus via Minneapolis Airport (MSP)
- Take the bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindberghbus
- Take the bus from MSP Airport to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus
15h 58m$134–206
Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Duluth to Rock Island is to drive which costs $75 - $110 and takes 7h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Duluth to Rock Island is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $60 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Duluth to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Duluth and arriving at Davenport via Saint Paul Union Depot and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.
The distance between Duluth and Rock Island is 403 miles. The road distance is 419.6 miles.
The best way to get from Duluth to Rock Island without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs $110 - $190.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Duluth to Rock Island, including transfers.
Duluth to Rock Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, depart from Duluth station.
The best way to get from Duluth to Rock Island is to fly which takes 7h 25m and costs $60 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $190 and takes 13h 15m.
Duluth to Rock Island bus services, operated by Jefferson Lines, arrive at St. Paul station.
Yes, the driving distance between Duluth to Rock Island is 420 miles. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Duluth to Rock Island.
What companies run services between Duluth, MN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
United Airlines and Delta fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Davenport via St. Paul, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 13h 15m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–350
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–260
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Duluth International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Minneapolis, Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $130–270
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $50–110
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from MSP Airport to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $65–90
- Book at
- https://www.jeffersonlines.com
- Adult
- $65–90
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- greyhound.com
Bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
Bus from Des Moines to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $28–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.com/
- Phone
- +1 (888) 428-1149
- [email protected]
- Website
- landline.com
Bus from Landline - Duluth Int'l Airport to Landline - MSP Terminal-1 Lindbergh
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 13m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Website
- https://landline.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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