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

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There are 7 ways to get from Durham to Rock Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RDU - MLI
    8h 17m
    $96–458

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durham to Washington Union Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    28h 50m
    $179–352

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Raleigh Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Raleigh Union Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    31h 46m
    $387–822

  4. Drive 887.2 mi

    1. Drive from Durham to Rock Islandcar car 887.2 mi
    15h 35m
    $162–234

  5. Train to Piedmont Triad International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Greensborotrain train
    2. Fly from Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GSO - MLI
    8h 6m
    $150–628

  6. Train to Charlotte Douglas International Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the train from Durham Amtrak Station to Charlotte Amtrak Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane CLT - MLI
    8h 41m
    $146–585

  7. Fly Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane RDU - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    10h 41m
    $187–368

Durham to Rock Island by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration28h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 766 mi
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Durham, NC, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durham to Davenport via Washington Union Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 28h 50m.

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