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How to get fromKansas City to Rock Islandby train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kansas City to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    5h 34m
    $291–402

  2. Drive  356 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kansas City to Rock Islandcar car 356 mi
    6h 2m
    $63–91

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    7h 40m
    $66–103

  4. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MCI - MLI
    7h 20m
    $87–552

  5. Fly to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MCI - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    9h 37m
    $112–555

  6. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MCI - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    10h 10m
    $90–428

Kansas City to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$66Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 319.6 mi
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Kansas City, MO, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Davenport via Des Moines in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Kansas City (MCI) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours.

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