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

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There are 4 ways to get from Missouri to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain train Southwest Chief
    2. Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi taxi
    6h 40m
    $229–349

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kansas City to Des Moinesbus bus Jefferson 802 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    7h 30m
    $60–115

  3. Drive 356 mi

    1. Drive from Kansas City to Rock Islandcar car 356 mi
    6h 2m
    $65–94

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane STL - MLI
    6h 54m
    $74–424

Missouri to Rock Island by bus

Calendar19Weekly Buses
Duration7h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket$60Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 320.7 mi
  • Duration: 6h 40m

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

You can take a bus from Kansas City to Davenport via Des Moines in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.

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