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How to get fromNew Orleans to Rock Islandby plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from New Orleans to Rock Island by plane, bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Quad City International Airport

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    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane MSY - MLI
    8h
    $114–554

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Memphis Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Memphis Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    24h 10m
    $170–334

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Chicago Union Stationtrain train City of New Orleans
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus Greyhound US0155S / ...
    25h 9m
    $330–670

  4. Drive 898.6 mi

    1. Drive from New Orleans to Rock Islandcar car 898.6 mi
    16h 15m
    $164–237

  5. Train to Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport, fly to Quad City International Airport

    1. Take the train from New Orleans Union Passenger Terminal to Gulfport Amtrak Statrain train
    2. Fly from Gulfport-Biloxi Regional Airport (GPT) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane plane GPT - MLI
    8h 6m
    $148–665

  6. Fly Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)plane plane MSY - MDW
    2. Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus bus
    10h 32m
    $134–565

New Orleans to Rock Island by bus

Calendar12Weekly Buses
Duration24h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 814.9 mi
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between New Orleans, LA, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?

American Airlines, United Airlines, and Delta fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from New Orleans Bus Station to Davenport via Memphis Bus Station and Chicago Bus Station in around 24h 10m.

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