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How to get fromMinneapolis to Rock Islandby bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Minneapolis to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound), car, plane, or bus

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  1. Bus via Des Moines

    best
    1. Take the bus from Minneapolis to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 801 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    9h 30m
    $85–146

  2. Drive 318.4 mi

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    1. Drive from Minneapolis to Rock Islandcar car 318.4 mi
    6h 29m
    $59–84

  3. Fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSP - MLI
    6h 44m
    $74–394

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mall of America - IKEA - Bloomington to UW Madison Campus - N Lake Stbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Madison to Dubuquebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dubuque to Davenportbus bus
    12h 29m
    $114–188

  5. Fly to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field, drive

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field (MSN)plane plane MSP - MSN
    2. Drive from Madison-Airport-MSN to Rock Islandcar car
    5h 36m
    $107–547

  6. Fly to The Eastern Iowa Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)plane plane MSP - CID
    2. Take the bus from GTC Bay 9 to Court St Transportation Centerbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Iowa City to Davenportbus bus
    7h 28m

  7. 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 to Davenportbus bus
    7h 53m
    $269–477

Minneapolis to Rock Island by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$85Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 426.1 mi
  • Duration: 9h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Minneapolis to Davenport via Des Moines in around 9h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.

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