There are 3 ways to get from Minneapolis to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
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Bus (Greyhound)
best- Take the bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
10h 40m$66–108Drive 318.4 mi
cheapest- Drive from Minneapolis to Rock Islandcar 318.4 mi
6h 29m$59–84Fly
- Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane MSP - MLI
6h 34m$74–444
Minneapolis to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Minneapolis to Rock Island is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Minneapolis to Rock Island is to drive which takes 6h 29m and costs $55 - $85.
No, there is no direct bus from Minneapolis station to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Minneapolis Bus Station and arriving at Davenport via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
The distance between Minneapolis and Rock Island is 429 miles. The road distance is 320.3 miles.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Rock Island without a car is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $65 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Minneapolis to Rock Island, including transfers.
Minneapolis to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Minneapolis Bus Station.
The best way to get from Minneapolis to Rock Island is to bus which takes 10h 40m and costs $65 - $110. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $450 and takes 6h 34m.
Minneapolis to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Minneapolis to Rock Island is 320 miles. It takes approximately 6h 29m to drive from Minneapolis to Rock Island.
What companies run services between Minneapolis, MN, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Davenport via Des Moines in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–440
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Flights from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–750
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Minneapolis Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–65
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $26–45
- Website
- Greyhound
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