There are 9 ways to get from Newark to Rock Island by plane, bus (Flixbus, Greyhound), train, bus, car, or bus (Greyhound)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Quad City International Airport
best- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane EWR - MLI
7h 51m$89–447Bus
- Take the bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus FlixBus N2641 / ...
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
21h 50m$141–235Train, bus via Ossining
- Take the train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
27h 23m$275–1,148Drive 929 mi
- Drive from Newark to Rock Islandcar 929 mi
15h 25m$170–245Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane JFK - MLI
8h 20m$99–451Fly Laguardia Airport to Quad City International Airport
- Fly from Laguardia Airport (LGA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane LGA - MLI
8h 45m$123–579Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport, bus
- Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)plane EWR - ORD
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
10h 20m$149–910Bus via Baltimore
- Take the bus from Newark to Baltimorebus
- Take the bus from Baltimore Downtown Bus Station to Chicago Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus
29h 45m$167–330Train, bus
- Take the train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Stationtrain Cardinal
- Take the bus from Chicago Bus Station to Davenportbus Greyhound US0155S / ...
34h 2m$327–713
Newark to Rock Island by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Newark to Rock Island is to bus which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Newark to Rock Island is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $85 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Newark station to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Newark Penn Station and arriving at Davenport via Chicago Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 50m.
The distance between Newark and Rock Island is 872 miles. The road distance is 934.4 miles.
The best way to get from Newark to Rock Island without a car is to bus which takes 21h 50m and costs $140 - $240.
It takes approximately 7h 51m to get from Newark to Rock Island, including transfers.
Newark to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, depart from Newark Penn Station.
The best way to get from Newark to Rock Island is to fly which takes 7h 51m and costs $85 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $140 - $240 and takes 21h 50m.
Newark to Rock Island bus services, operated by Flixbus USA, arrive at Chicago Bus Station.
Rock Island is 1h behind Newark. It is currently 7:26 PM in Newark and 6:26 PM in Rock Island.
What companies run services between Newark, NJ, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
United Airlines, Delta, and American Airlines fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) every 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Newark Penn Station to Davenport via Chicago Bus Station in around 21h 50m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Denver
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–800
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Quad City International Airport via Cleveland, Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 4m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $85–440
Flights from Laguardia Airport to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–550
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Columbus
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport via Buffalo
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–350
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Ny Moynihan Train Hall At Penn Station to Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $8–19
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Croton-Harmon Amtrak Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Union Station
- Ave. Duration
- 28h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Newark Penn Station to Chicago Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $110–190
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Newark to Rock Island is 934 miles. It takes approximately 15h 25m to drive from Newark to Rock Island.
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