There are 8 ways to get from Houston to Rock Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), bus, train, car, bus (Greyhound), or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Quad City International Airport
best- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane HOU - MLI
7h 41m$123–653Fly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Quad City International Airport
cheapest- Fly from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane IAH - MLI
8h 3m$95–466Bus via Kansas City
- Take the bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus
26h 10m$174–354Bus, train
- Take the bus from Houston to Longviewbus
- Take the train from Longview to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
30h 45m$319–693Drive 997.1 mi
- Drive from Houston to Rock Islandcar 997.1 mi
19h 29m$182–263Fly William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus
- Fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane HOU - MDW
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
10h 20m$144–664Bus
- Take the bus from Houston, TX - 808 Jefferson St to Dallas, TX - 1376 Marilla Stbus
- Take the bus from Dallas Jefferson to Chicagobus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
30h 39m$306–395Train, taxi
- Take the train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminaltrain
- Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal 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
34h 45m$528–1,035
Houston to Rock Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Houston to Rock Island is to bus via Kansas City which costs $170 - $360 and takes 26h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Houston to Rock Island is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $120 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Houston to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Downtown Houston and arriving at Davenport via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station and Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 10m.
The distance between Houston and Rock Island is 883 miles. The road distance is 1003 miles.
The best way to get from Houston to Rock Island without a car is to bus via Kansas City which takes 26h 10m and costs $170 - $360.
It takes approximately 7h 41m to get from Houston to Rock Island, including transfers.
Houston to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Downtown Houston station.
The best way to get from Houston to Rock Island is to fly which takes 7h 41m and costs $120 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Kansas City, which costs $170 - $360 and takes 26h 10m.
Houston to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Dallas Bus Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Houston to Rock Island is 1003 miles. It takes approximately 19h 29m to drive from Houston to Rock Island.
What companies run services between Houston, TX, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
American Airlines, Delta, and two other airlines fly from William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Downtown Houston to Davenport via Dallas Bus Station, Kansas City Bus Station, and Des Moines in around 26h 10m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via St. Louis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $110–600
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Dallas
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Nashville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport via Kansas City
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Longview to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $230–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Houston to New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $95–220
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $250–550
- 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 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Downtown Houston to Dallas Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $35–60
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Dallas Bus Station to Kansas City Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- $80–140
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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