There are 6 ways to get from Indianapolis to Rock Island by bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, taxi, car, plane, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus 2511 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
9h 10m$59–103Drive 300.7 mi
cheapest- Drive from Indianapolis to Rock Islandcar 300.7 mi
5h 13m$55–80Train, taxi
- Take the train from Indianapolis 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
9h 45m$254–408Fly from Indianapolis
- Fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane IND - MLI
6h 52m$64–384Train, bus
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
10h 39m$93–183Train to Purdue University Airport, fly
- Take the train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Stationtrain
- Fly from Purdue University Airport (LAF) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane LAF - MLI
8h 40m$72–342
Indianapolis to Rock Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Indianapolis to Rock Island is to drive which costs $55 - $80 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Indianapolis to Rock Island is to drive which takes 5h 13m and costs $55 - $80.
No, there is no direct bus from Indianapolis to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Indianapolis and arriving at Davenport via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Indianapolis and Rock Island is 364 miles. The road distance is 302.4 miles.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Rock Island without a car is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $55 - $110.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Indianapolis to Rock Island, including transfers.
Indianapolis to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Indianapolis station.
The best way to get from Indianapolis to Rock Island is to bus which takes 9h 10m and costs $55 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $390 and takes 6h 52m.
Indianapolis to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Rock Island is 1h behind Indianapolis. It is currently 5:40 AM in Indianapolis and 4:40 AM in Rock Island.
What companies run services between Indianapolis, IN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Indianapolis to Davenport via Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Indianapolis (IND) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–750
Flights from Purdue University Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–290
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 54m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–700
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
- Website
- delta.com
Flights from Indianapolis to Quad City International Airport via Atlanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–600
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- 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
Train from Indianapolis to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $60–130
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
Train from Indianapolis to Lafayette Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $24–50
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.com
Bus from Indianapolis to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $29–50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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 Chicago Bus Station to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $29–55
- Website
- https://www.greyhound.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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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Indianapolis to Rock Island is 302 miles. It takes approximately 5h 13m to drive from Indianapolis to Rock Island.
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