Rome2Rio

How to get fromKnoxville to Rock Islandby plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Find Transport to Rock Island

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Knoxville to Rock Island by plane, bus, train, taxi, car, or bus (Greyhound, Flixbus)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane TYS - MLI
    5h 57m
    $159–619

  2. Drive 648.2 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Knoxville to Rock Islandcar car 648.2 mi
    11h 15m
    $119–171

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Nashvillebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Central 5Th Ave - Bay 11 to Clarksville Exit 11 Park And Ridebus bus 94
    3. Take the bus from Clarksville Park & Ride to Carbondale Intermodal Stationbus bus
    4. Take the train from Carbondale to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    5. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    6. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    21h
    $450–704

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Knoxville to Memphis - Summer Avebus bus Nyc
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    26h 13m
    $252–401

Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar79Weekly Planes
Duration5h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket$100Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Knoxville to Rock Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 547.3 mi
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Knoxville, TN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines fly from Mcghee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Knoxville to Davenport via Knoxville, Memphis - Summer Ave, SUMMER AVENUE at WHITE STATION ROAD, William Hudson Transit Center, AIRWAYS BOULEVARD at BROOKS ROAD, Memphis Bus Station, and Chicago Bus Station in around 26h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around United States

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Need to know: Greyhound

Read the travel guideNeed to know: Greyhound

More Questions & Answers