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

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There are 7 ways to get from Milwaukee to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus, car, plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), or bus (Greyhound)

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chicago Union Station to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 14m
    $218–336

  2. Drive 206.6 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Milwaukee to Rock Islandcar car 206.6 mi
    3h 40m
    $38–55

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Milwaukee to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Hiawatha Service / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    7h 8m
    $56–111

  4. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport

    1. Fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MKE - MLI
    6h 35m
    $59–394

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus Greyhound US0150 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    7h 10m
    $42–81

  6. Bus via Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus Wisconsin Coach Lines
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    8h 20m
    $68–101

  7. Bus to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Milwaukee Intermodal/Amtrak Station to O'Hare International Airport - Terminal 2 Departuresbus bus
    2. Fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane ORD - MLI
    5h 29m
    $75–303

Milwaukee to Rock Island by train, foot, and bus

Calendar26Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 293.5 mi
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from General Mitchell International Airport (MKE) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Milwaukee Intermodal Station to Davenport via Chicago Bus Station in around 7h 10m.

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