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How to get fromEast Lansing to Rock Islandby train, bus, bus (Amtrak), car, plane, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)

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

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0123S / ...
    9h 9m
    $92–196

  2. Drive 368.1 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from East Lansing to Rock Islandcar car 368.1 mi
    6h 13m
    $68–97

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationbus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Davenportbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    9h 14m

  4. Fly from Capital Region International Airport

    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane LAN - MLI
    7h 13m
    $88–422

  5. Train, bus via Davenport

    1. Take the train from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Blue Water
    2. Take the bus from Chicago to Davenportbus bus Btw 1205 / ...
    9h 14m

  6. Bus via South Haven

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to South Haven Potatoes Plusbus bus
    2. Take the bus from South Haven to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    11h
    $68–132

  7. Bus to Bishop International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Michigan Flyer to Flint Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Bishop International Airport (FNT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane FNT - MLI
    8h 5m
    $97–381

East Lansing to Rock Island by bus, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket$92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 378.2 mi
  • Duration: 9h 9m

What companies run services between East Lansing, MI, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from WBD Gr. River past MAC AVE to Davenport via East Lansing Amtrak Station, Chicago Union Station, and Chicago in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) 4 times a day.

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