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

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There are 5 ways to get from Madison to Rock Island by bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    8h 49m
    $220–355

  2. Drive  161.8 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Madison to Rock Islandcar car 161.8 mi
    3h 3m
    $30–43

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton Stbus bus Van Galder
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    9h 37m
    $54–101

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSN - MLI
    6h 24m
    $69–464

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Madison, WI-Lake St. to Milwaukee, WI - Amtrakbus bus
    2. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    9h 43m
    $68–135

Madison to Rock Island by bus and foot

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 372.7 mi
  • Duration: 8h 49m

What companies run services between Madison, WI, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

You can take a bus from 250 N. Lake St - Madison UW Campus to Davenport via W Jackson Blvd, after S Clinton St and Chicago Bus Station in around 9h 37m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours.

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