There are 5 ways to get from Duluth to Rock Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), bus, train, taxi, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Duluth International Airport (DLH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane DLH - MLI
7h 12m$63–374Bus
- 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$106–195Bus, 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$334–580Drive 417.2 mi
- Drive from Duluth to Rock Islandcar 417.2 mi
7h 56m$77–110Bus via Minneapolis
- Take the bus from Duluth to Minneapolisbus
- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus
14h 5m$112–197
Duluth to Rock Island by bus
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 12m and costs $60 - $380.
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 $100 - $200.
It takes approximately 7h 12m 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 12m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $100 - $200 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Duluth to Davenport via 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
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–370
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $110–250
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40–100
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to St. Paul
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $40–60
Bus from Duluth to Minneapolis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $45–65
- Book at
- Jefferson Lines
- Adult
- $45–65
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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