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How to get fromKeokuk to Rock Islandby train, taxi, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Keokuk to Rock Island by train, taxi, or car

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  1. Train, taxi via 2 St W & 20 Ave W Shelter

    best
    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to 2 St W & 20 Ave W Sheltertaxi taxi
    3h 34m
    $208–276

  2. Drive  114.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Keokuk to Rock Islandcar car 114.6 mi
    2h 31m
    $21–31

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Fort Madison to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    2h 41m
    $217–285

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  • Distance: 130.4 mi
  • Duration: 3h 34m

What companies run services between Keokuk, IA, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Keokuk to Rock Island. However, you can take the taxi to Fort Madison, take the train to Galesburg Amtrak Station, take the taxi to 2 St W & 20 Ave W Shelter, then take the line 40 bus to 15 St & 3 Ave. Alternatively, you can drive from Keokuk to Rock Island in around 2h 31m.

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