There are 4 ways to get from Missouri to Rock Island by train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain Southwest Chief
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi
6h 40m$213–331Bus (Greyhound)
cheapest- Take the bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moinesbus Greyhound US0156
- Take the bus from Des Moines to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
7h 40m$58–115Drive 356 mi
- Drive from Kansas City to Rock Islandcar 356 mi
6h 2m$65–94Fly
- Fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane STL - MLI
6h 43m$64–404
Missouri to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Missouri to Rock Island is to bus which costs $55 - $120 and takes 7h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Missouri to Rock Island is to drive which takes 6h 2m and costs $65 - $95.
No, there is no direct bus from Missouri station to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Kansas City Bus Station and arriving at Davenport via Des Moines. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.
The distance between Missouri and Rock Island is 323 miles. The road distance is 358.1 miles.
The best way to get from Missouri to Rock Island without a car is to train and taxi which takes 6h 40m and costs $210 - $340.
It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Missouri to Rock Island, including transfers.
Missouri to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Kansas City Bus Station.
The best way to get from Missouri to Rock Island is to bus which takes 7h 40m and costs $55 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $410 and takes 6h 43m.
Missouri to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Des Moines station.
Yes, the driving distance between Missouri to Rock Island is 358 miles. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Missouri to Rock Island.
What companies run services between Missouri, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
You can take a bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Davenport via Des Moines in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport (STL) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 4m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–400
Flights from Lambert–St. Louis International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–700
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Kansas City to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $70–170
- Website
- Amtrak
Rome2Rio's guide to Greyhound USA
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Kansas City Bus Station to Des Moines
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Des Moines to Davenport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $27–55
- Website
- Greyhound
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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