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How to get fromMinneapolis–Saint Paul to Rock Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Rock Island by plane, bus (Greyhound), train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Fly to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSP - MLI
    6h 44m
    $76–406

  2. Drive 315.4 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Rock Islandcar car 315.4 mi
    6h 28m
    $58–84

  3. Bus (Greyhound)

    1. Take the bus from Saint Paul Union Depot to Des Moinesbus bus Greyhound US0156
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    11h 29m
    $62–122

  4. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis 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
    13h 44m
    $312–552

  5. Fly to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane plane MSP - ORD
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    9h 32m
    $252–514

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Paul-Minneapolis to Chicago Union Stationtrain train Borealis / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    14h 40m
    $148–328

Minneapolis–Saint Paul to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration11h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 288.3 mi
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Minneapolis–Saint Paul, MN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Marshall & Otis Station to Davenport via Union Depot Station & Terminal, Saint Paul Union Depot, and Des Moines in around 11h 29m.

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