There are 5 ways to get from Phoenix to Rock Island by plane, bus, train, taxi, bus (Greyhound), or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Phoenix
best- Fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane PHX - MLI
7h 24m$92–432Bus, train, taxi
- Take the bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Stationtrain
- Take the taxi from Galesburg Amtrak Station to Rock Islandtaxi
34h 1m$532–1,103Bus (Greyhound)
- Take the bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Albuquerque Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Albuquerque Bus Station to Denver Union Stationbus
- Take the bus from Denver Union Station to Davenportbus
35h 50m$274–436Drive 1,552.5 mi
- Drive from Phoenix to Rock Islandcar 1,552.5 mi
27h 17m$284–410Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
- Fly from Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA) to Quad City International Airport (MLI)plane AZA - MLI
6h 14m$146–679
Phoenix to Rock Island by bus (Greyhound)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Phoenix to Rock Island is to fly which costs $90 - $440 and takes 7h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Phoenix to Rock Island is to fly which takes 6h 14m and costs $140 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Phoenix station to Rock Island. However, there are services departing from Phoenix Bus Station and arriving at Davenport via Albuquerque Bus Station and Denver Union Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 50m.
The distance between Phoenix and Rock Island is 1317 miles. The road distance is 1561.5 miles.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Rock Island without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 34h 1m and costs $500 - $1,100.
It takes approximately 7h 24m to get from Phoenix to Rock Island, including transfers.
Phoenix to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Phoenix Bus Station.
The best way to get from Phoenix to Rock Island is to fly which takes 7h 24m and costs $90 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $270 - $440 and takes 35h 50m.
Phoenix to Rock Island bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Albuquerque Bus Station.
Rock Island is 2h ahead of Phoenix. It is currently 7:24 PM in Phoenix and 9:24 PM in Rock Island.
What companies run services between Phoenix, AZ, USA and Rock Island, IL, USA?
United Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta fly from Phoenix (PHX) to Quad City International Airport (MLI) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phoenix Bus Station to Davenport via Albuquerque Bus Station and Denver Union Station in around 35h 50m.
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Phoenix to Quad City International Airport via Chicago O'Hare
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Phoenix to Quad City International Airport via Dallas/Ft.Worth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $100–470
Flights from Phoenix to Quad City International Airport via Charlotte
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–650
Rome2Rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- Amtrak
Train from Flagstaff to Galesburg Amtrak Station
- Ave. Duration
- 29h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $370–900
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1 (855) 626-8585
- Website
- Flixbus USA
Bus from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport/44th Street Sky Train Station to Flagstaff Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–35
- Schedules at
- Flixbus USA
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $140–170
United American Cab Co
- Phone
- +1-309-341-6161
- Website
- galesburgtaxi.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Phoenix to Rock Island is 1562 miles. It takes approximately 27h 17m to drive from Phoenix to Rock Island.
Book your Phoenix to Rock Island bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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