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How to get fromMankato to Rock Islandby shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mankato to Rock Island by shuttle, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Shuttle, bus

    best
    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Owatonna, MNshuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Owatonna to Des Moinesbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus
    10h 9m
    $85–162

  2. Drive 308.3 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mankato to Rock Islandcar car 308.3 mi
    5h 55m
    $57–82

  3. Shuttle to Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato to Minneapolis / St Paul Airport Term 1shuttle bus
    2. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSP - MLI
    7h 59m
    $84–429

  4. Shuttle to Rochester, fly

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Mankato, MN to Rochester - Airportshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Rochester (RST) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane RST - MLI
    9h 5m
    $118–639

Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) flights

Calendar102Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket$70Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Mankato to Rock Island.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 404.1 mi
  • Duration: 10h 9m

What companies run services between Mankato, MN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

There is no direct connection from Mankato to Rock Island. However, you can take the shuttle to Owatonna, MN, walk to Owatonna, take the bus to Des Moines, then take the bus to Davenport. Alternatively, you can drive from Mankato to Rock Island in around 5h 55m.

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